Frank Nied
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Francis Theodore Nied (August 14, 1894 – May 13, 1969) was a founder of the American Professional Football Association (later renamed the National Football League in 1922), as well as the owner of the Akron Pros and, as the team became known as in 1926, the Akron Indians.
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Born: | (1894-08-14)August 14, 1894 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
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Died: | May 13, 1969(1969-05-13) (aged 74) St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
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Position(s) | Owner, Head Coach |
College | Akron |
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As coach | |
1926 | Akron Indians |
As owner | |
1919–1925 | Akron Pros |
1926 | Akron Indians |
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