Franklin Athletic Club
| Franklin Athletic Club | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Founded | 1890 |
| Folded | 1903 |
| Headquartered | Franklin, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Colors | Unknown |
| Personnel | |
| General manager | Dave Printz |
| Team history | |
Franklin Athletic Club (1890–1903) | |
| League / conference affiliations | |
| Independent (1890–1904) | |
| Championships | |
| League championships: 1 1903 World Series of Football | |
The Franklin Athletic Club was an early professional football team based in Franklin, Pennsylvania. It was considered the top team in professional football in 1903, by becoming the US Football Champions and winning the 1903 World Series of Football, held after the 1903 season, at New York's Madison Square Garden. The team was also the rivals to the nearby Oil City Athletic Club.