Clark A.A.
| Full name | Clark A.A. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 |
| Manager | John C.Savage |
| League | NAFBL |
Clark Athletic Association, also known as East Newark Clark A.A., was a U.S.
History
Name
Clark A.A. was established in May 1906 by employees of the Clark Mile End Spool Cotton Company and Clark FNT. The team first took up baseball. After a successful baseball season, Clark A.A., managed by John C. Savage, began playing the soccer season. The team was built around a core of players from the champion
Competition
In 1906, the team entered the National Association Football League. They lasted only one season, then dropped out, but in 1907, they won a fourth American Cup. This time they were listed incorrectly as Kearny Clark as many sportswriters frequently confused Kearny and East Newark. In 1908, Clark A.A. rejoined the NAFBL, finishing the season tied for first with West Hudson A.A. Clark again withdrew from the league. They finished runner up in the 1909 American Cup final to the Paterson True Blues.
Year-by-year
| Year | League | Reg. Season | American Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1906/07 | NAFBL | 5th | Champion |
| 1907/08 | ? | ? | ? |
| 1908/09 | NAFBL | 1st | Final |
Honors
- Winner (1): 1907
- Runner Up (1): 1909
League Championship
- Winner (1): 1909
External links
References
- ^ "West Hudson: A Cradle of American Soccer". Archived from the original on 2009-05-25. Retrieved 2008-02-11.