Famous Coal Crackers - Pottsville Maroons

Famous Coal Crackers
Notable Sons and Daughters of the Coal Region

Pottsville Maroons
The Pottsville Maroons were an NFL team from 1925-1928. In 1925, they won the NFL Championship, though the title was later disputed. There is a monument to the Maroons today in Pottsville. Visit the pottsville maroons web site for a complete history of the team. see also Washington Post article.

Stanley Coveleski
George Welsh
Len Eshmont
Pete Gray
Jerry Wolman
Ed Sharockman
Pottsville Maroons

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