Rochester Tigers

Not to be confused with RIT Tigers.

Rochester-Brooklyn Tigers

Founded| 1936
Folded| 1937
Based in| Brooklyn, New York
Rochester, New York, United States
League| American Football League (1936-37)
Team history| Brooklyn Tigers (1936)
Rochester Tigers (1936-37)
Team colors| Yellow, Orange, Black
Head coaches| Mike Palm
Owner(s)| Mike Palm
Harry Newman
Home field(s)| Yankee Stadium
Red Wing Stadium

The Rochester Tigers were a professional American football team that competed in the second American Football League in 1936 and 1937. Owned by Mike Palm (who doubled as coach) and Harry Newman, the Tigers were originally awarded to Rochester as a charter member of the AFL, but were shifted to Brooklyn two weeks afterward despite the lack of availability of a home stadium in its new home town, then moved back to Rochester midway through the 1936 season.[1]

## 1936 season[edit]

The Brooklyn Tigers delayed their start of the 1936 season as the team started as essentially a traveling team, with the Tigers playing their first game on October 11[2] (in Week Four of the league schedule); while Ebbets Field was designated the Tigers' home stadium, the only AFL game scheduled to be played there was moved to Yankee Stadium to accommodate a large anticipated crowd for the Tigers' November 1 game against the New York Yankees.

As the two teams played to a 3-3 tie, another AFL team (the former Syracuse Braves) played its only game as the Rochester Braves at Red Wing Stadium before going out of business.[3] Two weeks later, the Tigers moved back to Rochester and renamed themselves the Rochester Tigers.[4] Playing in Red Wing Stadium, the Tigers lost the last two games of the season, wrapping up a season of futility with no wins, six losses, and one tie (ironically, one-half game behind the defunct Syracuse/Rochester Braves).[5] Yet the team managed to survive the turbulent season to continue into 1937 with plans on staying full-time in Rochester.

## 1937 season[edit]

The 1937 AFL season presented several changes, most notably a reconfiguration as the Cleveland Rams departed for the National Football League while the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Bulldogs joined the league. While the Rochester Braves were a distant memory, the Rochester Tigers kept their owners and coach from the 1936 season, but like fellow AFL members Pittsburgh Americans, the Tigers were not in good financial shape.[6]

As Los Angeles marched through its AFL schedule on its way to the first undefeated-untied season in major professional American football history,[7] the other five AFL members were financially devastated.[8] Pittsburgh, averaging only about 2000 fans in attendance, folded after only three games in 1937; Rochester, with only slightly better numbers despite a second-place 3-3-1 record, barely hung on until the end of the season.[9] After the last game of the season, the AFL folded; only the Bulldogs and the Bengals, the two newest AFL members, continued into 1938.

Team | Year | W | L | T | Finish | Coach

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Brooklyn Tigers* | 1936 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7th (AFL) | Mike Palm[10]
Rochester Tigers | 1937 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2nd (AFL) | Mike Palm.[11]

* 0-2 as Rochester Tigers in 1936

## References[edit]

1. ^ Bob Carroll, Michael Gershman, David Neft, and John Thorn, Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League (HarperCollins 1999) ISBN 0-06-039232-0
2. ^ Enciclopedia del football italiano - 1936 AFL season
3. ^ Enciclopedia del football italiano - 1936 AFL season
4. ^ History of Football in Western New York
5. ^ George Gipe, The Great American Sports Book (Doubleday 1978) ISBN 0-385-13091-0
6. ^ George Gipe, The Great American Sport Book (Doubleday 1978) ISBN 0-385-13091-0
7. ^ George Gipe, The Great American Sport Book (Doubleday 1978) ISBN 0-385-13091-0
8. ^ Boston Shamrocks owner Bill Scully noted that the team lost $37,000 in 1937; the rest of the league (excluding Los Angeles) fared worse - George Gipe, The Great American Sport Book (Doubleday 1978) ISBN 0-385-13091-0
9. ^ George Gipe, The Great American Sport Book (Doubleday 1978) ISBN 0-385-13091-0
10. ^ History of Football in Western New York, 1936
11. ^ History of Football in Western New York, 1937

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American Football League (1936–1937)

Seasons|

* 1936
* 1937

Teams|

* Boston Shamrocks
* Brooklyn/Rochester Tigers
* Cincinnati Bengals
* Cleveland Rams
* Los Angeles Bulldogs
* New York Yankees
* Pittsburgh Americans
* Syracuse/Rochester Braves

Stadiums|

* Braves Field
* Cleveland Stadium
* Crosley Field
* Ebbets Field
* Fenway Park
* Forbes Field
* Gilmore Stadium
* Municipal Stadium (Syracuse)
* Red Wing Stadium
* Triborough Stadium
* Yankee Stadium

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Sports in Rochester, New York

Teams|

| Basketball|

* Brockport Golden Eagles men's basketball (NCAA Division III)
* Brockport Golden Eagles women's basketball (NCAA Division III)
* Filarets
* Geneseo Knights men's basketball (NCAA Division III)
* Geneseo Knights women's basketball (NCAA Division III)
* Hobart Statesmen men's basketball (NCAA Division III)
* Keuka Wolves men's basketball (NCAA Division III)
* Keuka Wolves women's basketball (NCAA Division III)
* Nazareth Golden Flyers men's basketball (NCAA Division III)
* Nazareth Golden Flyers women's basketball (NCAA Division III)
* Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks men's basketball (NCAA Division II)
* Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks women's basketball (NCAA Division II)
* Rochester Centrals
* Rochester Colonels
* RIT Tigers men's basketball (NCAA Division III)
* RIT Tigers women's basketball (NCAA Division III)
* Rochester Razorsharks
* Rochester Royals
* Rochester Yellowjackets men's basketball (NCAA Division III)
* Rochester Yellowjackets women's basketball (NCAA Division III)
* Rochester Zeniths
* William Smith Herons women's basketball (NCAA Division III)

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Baseball|

* Brockport Golden Eagles (NCAA Division III)
* Keuka Wolves (NCAA Division III)
* New York Black Yankees
* Rochester Broncos
* Rochester Flour Cities
* Rochester Hop Bitters
* RIT Tigers (NCAA Division III)
* Rochester Jingoes
* Rochester Maroons
* Rochester Red Wings
* Rochester Ridgemen
* Rochester Yellowjackets (NCAA Division III)
* St. John Fisher Cardinals (NCAA Division III)

Football|

* Brockport Golden Eagles (NCAA Division III)
* Empire State Roar
* Hobart Statesmen (NCAA Division III)
* Rochester Braves
* Roc City Thunder
* Rochester Brigade
* Rochester Jeffersons
* Rochester Raiders
* Rochester Tigers
* Rochester Yellowjackets (NCAA Division III)
* St. John Fisher Cardinals (NCAA Division III)

Hockey|

* Brockport Golden Eagles men's ice hockey (NCAA Division III)
* Geneseo Ice Knights men's ice hockey (NCAA Division III)
* Hobart Statesmen men's ice hockey (NCAA Division III)
* Nazareth Golden Flyers men's ice hockey (NCAA Division III)
* Nazareth Golden Flyers women's ice hockey (NCAA Division III)
* RIT Tigers men's ice hockey (NCAA Division I)
* RIT Tigers women's ice hockey (NCAA Division I)
* Rochester Americans
* Rochester Cardinals
* Rochester Jr. Americans
* William Smith Herons women's ice hockey (NCAA Division III)

Lacrosse|

* Brockport Golden Eagles men's lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
* Brockport Golden Eagles women's lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
* Geneseo Knights men's lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
* Geneseo Knights women's lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
* Hobart Statesmen men's lacrosse (NCAA Division I)
* Keuka Wolves men's lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
* Keuka Wolves women's lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
* Nazareth Golden Flyers men's lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
* Nazareth Golden Flyers women's lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
* Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks men's lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
* Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks women's lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
* Rochester Greywolves
* Rochester Griffins
* RIT Tigers men's lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
* RIT Tigers women's lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
* Rochester Iroquois
* Rochester Knighthawks
* Rochester Rattlers
* Rochester Knighthawks (1995-2019)
* Rochester Yellowjackets women's lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
* St. John Fisher Cardinals men's lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
* St. John Fisher Cardinals women's lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
* William Smith Herons women's lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Soccer|

* Brockport Golden Eagles men's soccer (NCAA Division III)
* Brockport Golden Eagles women's soccer (NCAA Division III)
* Flower City Union
* Geneseo Knights men's soccer (NCAA Division III)
* Geneseo Knights women's soccer (NCAA Division III)
* Hobart Statesmen men's soccer (NCAA Division III)
* Keuka Wolves men's soccer (NCAA Division III)
* Keuka Wolves women's soccer (NCAA Division III)
* Nazareth Golden Flyers men's soccer (NCAA Division III)
* Nazareth Golden Flyers women's soccer (NCAA Division III)
* Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks men's soccer (NCAA Division II)
* Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks women's soccer (NCAA Division II)
* Rochester Flash
* RIT Tigers men's soccer (NCAA Division III)
* RIT Tigers women's soccer (NCAA Division III)
* Rochester Lady Lancers
* Rochester Lancers (1967–80)
* Rochester Lancers (2011–15)
* Rochester Lancers (2015–present)
* Rochester New York FC
* Rochester Ukrainians
* Rochester Yellowjackets men's soccer (NCAA Division III)
* Rochester Yellowjackets women's soccer (NCAA Division III)
* St. John Fisher Cardinals men's soccer (NCAA Division III)
* St. John Fisher Cardinals women's soccer (NCAA Division III)
* Western New York Flash
* William Smith Herons women's soccer (NCAA Division III)

NCAA Division I|

* Brockport Golden Eagles (women's gymnastics)
* Hobart Statesmen (men's lacrosse)
* RIT Tigers (men's and women's ice hockey)

NCAA Division II|

* Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks

NCAA Division III|

* Brockport Golden Eagles
* Geneseo Knights
* Hobart Statesmen
* Keuka Wolves
* Nazareth Golden Flyers
* Rochester Yellowjackets
* RIT Tigers
* St. John Fisher Cardinals
* William Smith Herons

Organizations|

* Next Era Wrestling
* Newport Yacht Club, Rochester
* Pegula Sports and Entertainment
* Roc City Roller Derby
* Rochester Community Baseball

Venues|

* Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex
* Blue Cross Arena
* Country Club of Rochester
* Culver Field
* Dome Arena
* Driving Park
* Edgerton Park Arena
* Holleder Stadium
* Innovative Field
* Ira S. Wilson Ice Arena
* Locust Hill Country Club
* Main Street Armory
* Monroe Golf Club
* Oak Hill Country Club
* Rochester Community Sports Complex Stadium
* Gene Polisseni Center
* Ritter Arena
* Silver Stadium
* Eunice Kennedy Shriver Stadium

Events|

| Annual|

* Atlantic Hockey Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
* Courage Bowl
* Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic
* Frozen Frontier
* Hickok Belt
* Monroe Invitational
* Roc City Hoops Classic
* Rochester Twilight Criterium
* Wegmans LPGA
* Xerox Classic

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One-time|

* 2023 PGA Championship
* 2013 PGA Championship
* 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
* 2003 PGA Championship
* 1998 Women's U.S. Cup
* 1995 Ryder Cup
* 1989 U.S. Open
* 1980 PGA Championship
* 1968 U.S. Open
* 1956 NBA All-Star Game
* 1956 U.S. Open
* 1953 U.S. Women's Open
* In Your House 14: Revenge of the 'Taker
* NASL Final 1970

People|

* Joe Altobelli
* Johnny Antonelli
* Joe Arlauckas
* Lori Atsedes
* Craig Button
* Ryan Callahan
* Chyna
* Irving Crane
* Steve Donner
* Rory Fitzpatrick
* Louis Fox
* Brian Gionta
* Heinie Groh
* Walter Hagen
* Luke Harper
* Les Harrison
* Don Holleder
* Kim Insalaco
* Jon Jones
* Ken Kaiser
* Bill Klem
* Brian Kozlowski
* Ryan Lochte
* Leo Lyons
* Wellington Mara
* Clem McCarthy
* Jason McElwain
* George Mogridge
* Gorilla Monsoon
* Kim Pegula
* Adam Podlesh
* Charles Radbourn
* Morrie Silver
* Frank Trigg
* Pete Van Wieren
* Abby Wambach
* William Ward
* Stump Weidman

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