History Akron Pros
1 history 1.1 origins 1.2 parratt s indians 1.3 burkhardts 1.4 pros 1.4.1 founding of national football league (nfl) 1.4.2 1920 nfl champions 1.5 decline history origins the 1908 akron indians. the akron pros in 1910. prior 1908, several semi-pro , amateur teams dominated akron football scene. dominant of these team known akron east ends. east ends dominance of ohio football went unmatched until massillon tigers paid several ringers disbanded pittsburgh stars defeat east ends in 1903. the akron indians date far 1908. indians teams went on win ohio league championships in 1908, 1909, 1913 , 1914. team referred indians fans. 1908–1913, indians had reputation of playing more of style of football seen @ college level of athletic clubs. example, indians preferred passing ball opposed running. team tied akron city title in 190 parratt s indians peggy parratt. before 1912 season, peggy parratt, football star massillon tigers, franklin athletic club , shelby blues, joined indians. made move a