The Providence Steam Roller (Paperback)

Greg D. Tranter

ISBN 10: 147669494X / ISBN 13: 9781476694948

Published by McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC, 2025

Paperback. This is the story of the Providence Steam Roller, an early and defunct National Football League franchise in the Renaissance City that brought major league sports to Rhode Island for the first time. The team thrilled thousands of fans at a bicycle arena known as the Cycledrome. For one glorious season it sat atop the pro football world, and a few short years later ceased to exist. This book brings the Providence Steam Roller back to life in the first thorough examination of one of the most unique franchises in NFL history. The team toiled in the NFL from 1925 to 1931 and spent nine years prior to joining the NFL playing as an independent professional football team. The Steam Roller achieved many firsts in NFL history: it was the first NFL team in New England, hosted the first night game in NFL history, and is the last defunct team to win an NFL championship. Its place in the early evolution of professional football is significant. Many who wore the black and orange uniform played professional football not for the money but for the love of the game and to represent the city of Providence. This is the story of the Providence Steam Roller, an early and defunct National Football League franchise in the Renaissance City that brought major league sports to Rhode Island for the first time. This book brings the Providence Steam Roller back to life in the first thorough examination of one of the most unique franchises in NFL history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781476694948

Synopsis:

An early NFL franchise, the Providence Steam Roller brought major league sports to Rhode Island for the first time. Playing at a bicycle arena known as the Cycledrome, the team thrilled thousands of fans in its brief history. Only a short time after sitting atop the pro football world for one glorious season, it ceased to exist.

This book brings the Providence Steam Roller back to life in the first thorough examination of one of the most unusual franchises in NFL history. The team toiled in the NFL from 1925 to 1931 after nine years as an independent professional squad. The Steam Roller achieved many firsts in NFL history: it was the first NFL team in New England, hosted the first night game in NFL history, and is the last now-defunct team to win an NFL championship. Many who wore the black and orange uniform played professional football not for the money but for the love of the game and to represent the city of Providence.

About the Author: Greg D. Tranter is a prominent sports historian, curator and author with a specialized expertise in Buffalo Bills history. He has authored five books on Buffalo sports history and writes for three magazines. He is the assistant executive director of the Pro Football Researchers Association and the managing editor of The Coffin Corner magazine.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Providence Steam Roller (Paperback)
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new