Frankford Yellow Jackets: Philadelphia's First NFL Team

By Andrew Weicker and Brian Michael

The only comprehensive history of Philly's first NFL team. Before the Eagles, Philly had a premier football club named the Frankford Yellow Jackets, which rose from a sandlot group to become NFL champions over 100 years ago. Frankford Yellow Jackets revives the glory days of early professional football through the stories of players, fans, and their famous marching band. Originating with the Frankford Athletic Association's founding in 1899, the Yellow Jackets steadily grew in popularity and by 1922 had become fearsome enough to be pitted against teams from the recently-formed National Football League.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 168098053X
• ISBN13: 9781680980530
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Camino Books
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.2"