The Providence Steam Roller: New England’s First NFL Team with author Greg D. Tranter

  • October 10, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Aldrich House

    110 Benevolent Street
    Providence, Rhode Island 02906
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Description

In this talk, Tranter will bring to life the journey of the Providence Steam Roller, an early NFL franchise that brought major league sports to Rhode Island for the first time, from its birth as an independent pro-football team to its championship-winning heights and swift demise. One of the most unusual yet innovative franchises in NFL history, the Providence Steamroller was known to have overflow crowds at their home stadium long before football became the number one spectator sport in the country.

 

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

Date & Time

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Venue Details

Aldrich House

110 Benevolent Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02906 Aldrich House
Rhode Island Historical Society

The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state's oldest and only statewide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting and sharing Rhode Island's past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st  -century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center and the Aldrich House.


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