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The Glens Falls Greenjackets are a semi-professional American football team in Glens Falls, NY. The Greenjackets compete in the Empire Football League. They were founded in 1928 as the Hudson Falls Greenjackets, making them the second oldest semi-pro team in the United States. The oldest American semi-pro team, Watertown Red & Black (1896), also competes in the EFL. Home games are played at East Field in Glens Falls, NY. Preseason games are played at East Field and Putt LaMay Memorial Field (Glens Falls High School).
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| dbo:abstract | The Glens Falls Greenjackets are a semi-professional American football team in Glens Falls, NY. The Greenjackets compete in the Empire Football League. They were founded in 1928 as the Hudson Falls Greenjackets, making them the second oldest semi-pro team in the United States. The oldest American semi-pro team, Watertown Red & Black (1896), also competes in the EFL. Home games are played at East Field in Glens Falls, NY. Preseason games are played at East Field and Putt LaMay Memorial Field (Glens Falls High School). In their 88-year history, the Greenjackets have won four Empire Football League Championships, two Eastern Football League Championships, two North American Football League Championships, and ten Empire Football League Division Championships. Players include high school and college graduates, athletes looking to take their career to higher levels (e.g. arena football, CFL, or NFL), and older adults still looking to participate in football. All members of the Greenjackets organization are volunteer. This includes players, coaches, trainers, front office staff, and the President/CEO Hank Pelton III. Despite not being paid, the Greenjackets' level of completion is still classified as semi-professional. (en) |
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| rdfs:comment | The Glens Falls Greenjackets are a semi-professional American football team in Glens Falls, NY. The Greenjackets compete in the Empire Football League. They were founded in 1928 as the Hudson Falls Greenjackets, making them the second oldest semi-pro team in the United States. The oldest American semi-pro team, Watertown Red & Black (1896), also competes in the EFL. Home games are played at East Field in Glens Falls, NY. Preseason games are played at East Field and Putt LaMay Memorial Field (Glens Falls High School). (en) |
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