The resolution recognizes the historic 1925 season of the Pottsville Maroons, a professional football team based in Schuylkill County and made up largely of local coal miners. That season, the Maroons defeated the Chicago Cardinals in what many historians consider the true NFL championship game, and later went on to defeat the Notre Dame All-Stars, a team that included members of the famed “Four Horsemen.”
“The Maroons’ legacy remains a source of pride in Schuylkill County,” Twardzik said. “They embodied the grit and determination of our region, and their story continues to inspire generations. I’ve long supported efforts to see their title rightfully recognized, and today’s resolution is a meaningful step in honoring their place in football history.”
Despite their on-field success, the Maroons were controversially stripped of their championship title by the league, a decision that has been debated for decades. Even so, the team’s legacy has endured. In 1963, the NFL named the Pottsville Maroons one of its all-time greatest teams.
House Resolution 277 passed with bipartisan support and received enthusiastic approval on the House floor, underscoring the enduring significance of the Maroons’ contribution to both Pennsylvania history and professional football.
