November 19, 1898: Boyertown Tigers' Challenge Ends in Defeat

By Margaret Leidy Harner from her book One Day at a Time: A Social History of Boyertown, PA.

November 19, 1898: The first game of football ever played in Boyertown took place when the Boyertown Tigers challenged a team from Pottstown.

The Boyertown players did some severe practicing during the week and everyone was expecting a spirited contest. Unfortunately, Pottstown won the game 11-0.

More News from Boyertown

• Residents Debate Future of Former Big Lots Store Local residents sounded-off on which business they want to replace the recently shuttered Big Lots store in Boyertown.
• Boyertown Senior High Students Earn Prestigious Recognition for Cancer Fundraising The student-led "Light the Fight" initiative raised more than $30,000 to help cure blood cancers.