Brooklyn Tigers History
The Brooklyn Tigers were a professional football team from 1930 until 1944, playing their final season in Brooklyn, New York.
Brooklyn Tigers by the Decades
1930s
The Brooklyn Tigers' inaugural season was 1930 as the Brooklyn Dodgers. During the decade, the Dodgers had a record of 40-67-9 during the regular season and not a single game in the playoffs. In fact, the forty wins represents the most wins in a decade for the Dodgers. They won zero division titles. The Dodgers ranked 3rd in the East division with a win percentage of 41%.
1940s
During the decade, the Dodgers had a record of 20-33-0 during the regular season and not a single game in the playoffs. They won zero division titles. The Dodgers ranked 7th in the East division with a win percentage of 38%. In 1944, the Dodgers changed their name from the Brooklyn Dodgers to the Brooklyn Tigers.
Brooklyn Tigers Head Coaching History
| Head Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Cawthon | 1943-1944 | 2-18-0 | 10.0% | 0-0 |
| Mike Getto | 1942 | 3-8-0 | 27.3% | 0-0 |
| Jock Sutherland | 1940-1941 | 15-7-0 | 68.2% | 0-0 |
| Potsy Clark | 1937-1939 | 11-17-5 | 40.9% | 0-0 |
| Paul Schissler | 1935-1936 | 8-14-2 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Cap McEwan | 1933-1934 | 9-11-1 | 45.2% | 0-0 |
| Benny Friedman | 1932 | 3-9-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Jack Depler | 1930-1931 | 9-16-1 | 36.5% | 0-0 |
Franchise history
Franchise history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |