Doc Young

Alvah (Alva) Andrew "Doc" Young (December 18, 1881 – August 9, 1942) was a founder of the National Football League. He was also the owner of NFL's Hammond Pros from 1920 until 1926. He was also a respected medical doctor and sports trainer.

Alva "Doc" Young
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Born:(1881-12-18)December 18, 1881
Hamilton County, Indiana, United States
Died:August 9, 1942(1942-08-09) (aged 50)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Career information
Position(s)Owner, Head Coach
CollegeUniversity of Indianapolis
New York University
Career history
As coach
1925–1926Hammond Pros
As owner
1920–1926Hammond Pros
Career highlights and awards
  • National Football League co-founder
  • Coaching record: 1–7
Career stats
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branch U.S. Army
Years of service1917–1918
UnitU.S. Army Medical Corps
Battles/warsWorld War I
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