Columbus Tigers History

The Columbus Tigers were a professional football team from 1920 until 1926, playing their final season in Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus Tigers by the Decades

1920s

The Columbus Tigers' inaugural season was 1920 as the Columbus Panhandles. During the decade, the Panhandles had a record of 13-45-3 during the regular season and not a single game in the playoffs. They won zero division titles. In 1923, the Panhandles changed their name from the Columbus Panhandles to the Columbus Tigers.

Columbus Tigers Head Coaching History

Head Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Jack Heldt 1926 1-6-0 14.3% 0-0
Red Weaver 1924-1925 4-13-0 23.5% 0-0
Pete Stinchcomb 1923 3-3-1 50.0% 0-0
Gus Tebell 1923 2-1-0 66.7% 0-0
Herb Dell 1922 0-8-0 0.0% 0-0
Ted Nesser 1920-1921 3-14-2 21.1% 0-0

Franchise history

Year Record Coaches
1926 Columbus Tigers
1-6-0 (0-0)
Head Coach:
Jack Heldt
1925 Columbus Tigers
0-9-0 (0-0)
Head Coach:
Red Weaver
1924 Columbus Tigers
4-4-0 (0-0)
Head Coach:
Red Weaver
1923 Columbus Tigers
5-4-1 (0-0)
Head Coach:
Pete Stinchcomb
Interim Head Coach:
Gus Tebell
1922 Columbus Panhandles
0-8-0 (0-0)
Head Coach:
Herb Dell
1921 Columbus Panhandles
1-8-0 (0-0)
Head Coach:
Ted Nesser
1920 Columbus Panhandles
2-6-2 (0-0)
Head Coach:
Ted Nesser

Franchise history guide

Seasons with a championship win Seasons with a conference championship