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2 unusual facts about Ohio League


Baldy Wittman

Julius "Baldy" Wittmann was a professional football player in the Ohio League for the Massillon Tigers, as well as the Tigers 1907 spin-off team the "All-Massillions".

Professional Football Researchers Association

;Pre-NFL Pro Football Committee: Researches all professional football prior to 1920, such as the Ohio League and the New York Pro Football League.


Jack Cusack

During his six years with the Canton Bulldogs, Cusack led the team to Ohio League championships, in 1916 and 1917, and was responsible for bringing Jim Thorpe into professional football.

Stark County, Ohio

The rivalry between the Massillon Tigers and Canton Bulldogs helped bring the Ohio League to prominence in the mid-1900s (decade) and again in the late 1910s.


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