Oneida Football Club Monument, Historic sports monument in Boston Common, United States.
The Oneida Football Club Monument is a marble stone in Boston Common that documents the achievements of the first organized football club in America. The structure carries inscriptions on both sides listing the names of all 16 original members.
The team played from 1862 to 1865 and left the Boston field with an impressive record. The monument was unveiled in 1925 to honor this early period of American football.
Students from Boston Latin School and English High School founded the team, influencing how the Boston Game football variation developed. The group represented an early spirit of cooperation between different schools in the city.
The monument stands in the middle of Boston Common, an easily accessible public park in the city center. The inscriptions are clearly readable, and the location offers plenty of space to explore and take photos.
The team managed not to concede a single goal to opposing teams during their active years. This remarkable defensive achievement is highlighted today on the monument as a special mark.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
