This site is dedicated to reconstructing the history of the Rochester Jeffersons, Western New York's first NFL Franchise. Keep in mind that this is an ongoing project and not all information has been completed. If you have any information and would like to contribute to this project, please contact Ken Crippen.

What's New? Check our Revision Log for a listing of all updates.

What you will find on this site:

Scores:
Contains the schedule, roster and box scores for each game played by the Rochester Jeffersons. This information is broken down by season.

Articles:
A listing of articles, written by this staff and other writers, regarding the Rochester Jeffersons and early football history.

Biographies:
A listing of biographies of Rochester Jeffersons players, coaches, managers and other associated personnel.

All-Time Roster:
A listing of all players/coaches/managers and administrators for the Rochester Jeffersons from 1905 through 1925.

Photos:
Photos of the Rochester Jeffersons team, players and various pieces of memorabilia.

Videos:
Videos of interviews conducted with the staff of this site.

Sources:
A listing of all sources used to compile the information seen on this site.

Links:
Links to other football history-related sites on the web.

Acknowledgements:

We would like to acknowledge the following people for their contributions to this project (In no particular order). Without their help, this project would not be where it is today. We are greatful for their efforts:

Denny Lynch (Buffalo Bills Administration), Vince Casey (The National Football League), Jeffrey Miller (author, historian of Buffalo All-Americans), Dan Rooney (Owner of Pittsburgh Steelers), Carolyn Vacca (Monroe County Historian), Jim Campbell (NFL Historian/ Pro Football Weekly), Pete Fierle / Saleem Choudhry (Pro Football Hall of Fame), Rich Funke (Award Winning Sportscaster WHEC10), Joe Versage (R News), Mom Steffenhagen, Bob Carroll (PFRA), John Bosner, Ron Holdraker (Wayne County Times), Steve Presar (Dayton Triangles), Polly Swann (NFL Properties), GM Dan Mason (Rochester Red Wings), Allan Harris (WHAM Radio), The McShea's (father played on Jeffs 1923), Sue Steffenhagen, Sara Steffenhagen, Jessica Steffenhagen, Kim Steffenhagen, Joann Steffenhagen, Pat and Julie VerScneider, Tammy Stirpe, Chris Vaccaro, Lou Speciale, Gary Christo, Brother Wease/ John DiTullio (WCMF at Bills Training Camp Live), Trent Moglin (Pro Football Weekly), Todd Butler (Senior Director Marketing/PR at Genesee Country Village and Museum), Tom Rizzo, (Editor, Northeast Area Update / United States Postal Service Online Website), John Fenton (Ghosts of the Gridiron), Paul Johnson, Dennis O'Brien (St. Bonaventure), Roy Sye, Dennis O'Donnell (University of Rochester)