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1920 Akron Pros Team Roster

By James Alder, About.com

Before unlimited substitution was allowed, many players played on both sides of the ball. Offensive backs generally played defensive back, although some blocking backs played linebacker. Offensive linemen generally played on the defensive line or at linebacker. Players below are listed only by their primary position.

Russ Bailey, C
Scotty Bierce, E
Matt Brown, HB
Alf Cobb, G
Tuffy Conn, WB
Charlie Copley, T
Ken Crawford, FB
Budge Garrett, G
Harry Harris, BB
Tommy Holleran, BB
Pike Johnson, T
Rip King, TB
Frank McCormick, FB
Buck Miles, FB
Frank Moran, T
Bob Nash, E
Al Nesser, E
Al Pierotti, C
Fritz Pollard, WB
Bill Preston, T
Fred Sweetland, WB
Elgie Tobin, BB
Tommy Tomlin, G

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