Bethlehem Bears

The Bethlehem Bears were an early professional football team from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The team was formed by Michael "Gyp" Downey who served as player-coach and the team's manager. The Bears competed in the Eastern League of Professional Football in 1926.

Read more about Bethlehem Bears:  Carl Beck, 1926 Season, 1926 All-Eastern League Selections

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