Franklin Athletic Club

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.

Franklin Athletic Club
Founded1890
Folded1903
Based inFranklin, Pennsylvania, United States
LeagueIndependent (1890–1904)
Team historyFranklin Athletic Club (1890–1903)
Team colorsUnknown
General managersBill Prince
Other League Championship wins1903 World Series of Football
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