1928 NFL Season Recap

Originally published on Jun. 17, 2020

By Zane Miller

On Sunday, December 16th, 1928, the 1928 NFL season concluded with the Providence Steam Roller holding the best regular season record at 8-1-2 to win the ninth championship in NFL history, while the Frankford Yellow Jackets took the runner-up spot with a 11-3-2 record. It was the first championship for the Steam Roller franchise.

Verne Lewellen of the Green Bay Packers scored the most touchdowns during the season with nine.

1928 Final Standings (win-loss-tie format)

1. Providence Steam Roller (8-1-2, .889)

2. Frankford Yellow Jackets (11-3-2, .786)

3. Detroit Wolverines (7-2-1, .778)

4. Green Bay Packers (6-4-3, .600)

5. Chicago Bears (7-5-1, .583)

6. New York Giants (4-7-2, .364)

7. New York Yankees (4-8-1, .333)

8. Pottsville Maroons (2-8, .200)

9. Chicago Cardinals (1-5, .167)

10. Dayton Triangles (0-7, .000)

1928 Providence Steam Roller season

 

Link to stats database: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1928/