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Union City Rams

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Union City Rams
Founded1937
Folded1940
Based inBrooklyn, New York, Union City, New Jersey
LeagueAmerican Association (1937–1939)
Division
  • Northern (1937)
  • None (1938)
  • Southern (1939)
Team historyBrooklyn Bushwicks (1937), Union City Rams (1938–1939)
Head coachesPaul Riblett (1937)
Bob Rosen (1938)
Tony Sarausky (1939)
Home field(s)Dexter Park
Roosevelt Stadium

The Union City Rams, originally known as the Brooklyn Buswicks were a minor league American football team that played from 1937 to 1939. They never had more than 2 wins in a season.

Brooklyn Bushwicks

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They were originally named the Brooklyn Bushwicks in 1937.[1] They played in the Northern Division and had a 1-4-1 record.[2] Their head coach was Paul Riblett.[2]

Union City Rams

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1938 Season

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In 1938 they moved and changed their name to the Union City Rams.[1] The Rams had a 2-5-1 record.[3] Their head coach was Bob Rosen.

1939 Season

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Their third and final season was in 1939. They were moved to the Southern Division and had a 2-5-2 record.[4] They folded after the season.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Archived 2012-03-26 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b "1937 Brooklyn Bushwicks - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  3. ^ "1938 Union City Rams - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  4. ^ "1939 Union City Rams - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com. Retrieved 2021-03-07.