National Football League (NFL)

1923 NFL Season Overview

National Football League (NFL)

1923 NFL Season Overview

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For the first time, all of the franchises considered to be part of the NFL fielded teams. Thorpe played his second and final season for the Oorang Indians. Against the Bears, Thorpe fumbled, and Halas picked up the ball and returned it 98 yards for a touchdown, a record that would last until 1972. Canton had its second consecutive undefeated season, going 11-0-1 for the NFL title.

1923 NFL Champions

Canton Bulldogs

League President Joseph Carr

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