1921 Minneapolis Marines season

The 1921 Minneapolis Marines season was their inaugural season in the young American Professional Football Association (APFA). The team finished with a 1–3 record against league opponents, and tied for thirteenth place in the league.

Schedule

Standings

Roster

The following individuals saw action in at least one game for the Minneapolis Marines during the 1921 season. The number of 1921 NFL game appearances is listed for each in parentheses. There were no future members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the 1921 Marines roster. Team captain and star was quarterback Rube Ursella.

Linemen

• Oscar Christianson (4)
• Harold Erickson (4)
• Dutch Gaustad (4)
• Harry Gunderson (4)
• George Kramer (3)
• John Norbeck (2)
• Mike Palmer (4)
• Sheepy Redeen (4)
• Rudy Tersch (3)

Backs

• Ainer Cleve (3)
• Ben Dvorak (4)
• Bill Irgens (2)
• Charlie Jonasen (1)
• Pete Regnier (4)
• Art Sampson (4)
• Rube Ursella - captain (4)

References

Further reading

• R.C. Christiansen, Mill City Scrum: The History of Minnesota's First Team in the National Football League. Fargo, ND: Ryan Cornell Christiansen, 2023.