Oneida Football Club Monument, Historic sports monument in Boston Common, United States.
The marble monument stands 6.5 feet tall with inscriptions on both sides commemorating the achievements of the first organized football club in America.
The monument, unveiled in 1925, marks the field where the Oneida Football Club remained undefeated during their active years from 1862 to 1865.
Students from Boston Latin School and English High School formed the team that influenced the development of the Boston Game football variation.
Located in Boston Common public park, the monument features detailed inscriptions listing the names of all 16 original team members.
The monument records that no opposing team ever managed to score against the Oneida Football Club throughout their entire existence.
Location: Boston
GPS coordinates: 42.35625,-71.06717
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:01
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