Newark Tornadoes History

The Newark Tornadoes were a professional football team from 1929 until 1930, playing their final season in Newark, New Jersey.

Newark Tornadoes by the Decades

1920s

The Newark Tornadoes' inaugural season was 1929 as the Orange Tornadoes. During the decade, the Tornadoes had a record of 3-4-4 during the regular season and not a single game in the playoffs. In fact, the three wins represents the most wins in a decade for the Tornadoes. They won zero division titles.

1930s

During the decade, the Tornadoes had a record of 1-10-1 during the regular season and not a single game in the playoffs. They won zero division titles. In 1930, the Tornadoes moved from Orange, New Jersey to Newark, New Jersey and changed their name from the Orange Tornadoes to Newark Tornadoes.

Newark Tornadoes Head Coaching History

Head Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Alfred McGall 1930 0-3-0 0.0% 0-0
Jack Depler 1929 3-4-4 45.5% 0-0

Franchise history

Franchise history guide

Seasons with a championship win Seasons with a conference championship