New York (World Series of Football)
| "New York" | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Folded | 1902 |
| Stadium | Madison Square Garden |
| Headquartered | New York, New York, United States |
| Colors | Unknown |
| Personnel | |
| Head coach | Blondy Wallace |
| Nicknames | |
| New Yorks New York Philadelphians | |
| Team history | |
"New York" (1902) | |
| League / conference affiliations | |
| World Series of Football | |
"New York" (the New Yorks or the New York Philadelphians) was a professional football team formed by promoter Tom O'Rouke for the World Series of Football in 1902. The event was held in New York City at Madison Square Garden. It featured five football teams from New York and New Jersey: the Syracuse Athletic Club, Orange Athletic Club, Knickerbocker Athletic Club, Warlow Athletic Club and "New York". The "New York" team was designed and heavily favored to win the tournament. However, they were defeated in the opening game by Syracuse.