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The '''Hartford Charter Oaks''' were a professional American football team based in Hartford, Connecticut. They began play in 1964 as a member of the [[Atlantic Coast Football League]], replacing the Ansonia Black Knights. In 1965, the Charter Oaks were one of several ACFL franchises to join the new [[Continental Football League]].
The '''Hartford Charter Oaks''' were a professional American football team based in Hartford, Connecticut. They began play in 1964 as a member of the [[Atlantic Coast Football League]], replacing the Ansonia Black Knights. In 1965, the Charter Oaks were one of several ACFL franchises to join the new [[Continental Football League]].


After cancelling a few games in 1967 due to financial difficulty, the Charter Oaks announced they were ceasing operations in March 1968. The team cited losses of approximately $250,000. The ACFL immediately established the Hartford Knights to replace the Charter Oaks in the market, and by at least one player's account (that of eventual Pro Bowl fullback [[Marv Hubbard]]), the Knights were still known as the Charter Oaks for at least their first season.
After cancelling a few games in 1967 due to financial difficulty, the Charter Oaks announced they were ceasing operations in March 1968. The team cited losses of approximately $250,000. The ACFL immediately established the Hartford Knights to replace the Charter Oaks in the market, and by at least one player's account (that of eventual Pro Bowl fullback Marv Hubbard), the Knights were still known as the Charter Oaks for at least their first season.


==Publications==
==Publications==
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| September 5
| September 5
| vs. [[Newark Bears (1963-65)|Newark Bears]]
| vs. [[Newark Bears (1963-65)|Newark Bears]]
| [[Dillon Stadium]]
|-
! colspan="4"| 1965
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1965/08-07_new-har.html preseason]
| August 7
| vs. [[Newark Bears (1963-65)|Newark Bears]]
| [[Dillon Stadium]]
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1965/08-14_har-ric.html Week 1]
| August 14
| at [[Richmond Rebels]]
| City Stadium
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1965/08-21_tor-har.html Week 2]
| August 21
| vs. [[Toronto Rifles]]
| [[Dillon Stadium]]
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1965/09-18_nor-har.html Week 6]
| September 18
| vs. [[Norfolk Neptunes]]
| [[Dillon Stadium]]
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1965/10-16_cha-har.html Week 10]
| October 16
| vs. [[Charleston Rockets]]
| [[Dillon Stadium]]
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1965/11-07_har-nor.html Week 14]
| November 7
| at [[Norfolk Neptunes]]
| Foreman Field
|-
! colspan="4"| 1966
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1966/08-15_har-bkn.html preseason]
| August 15
| at Brooklyn Dodgers
| Downing Stadium
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1966/09-03_bkn-har.html Week 3]
| September 3
| vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
| [[Dillon Stadium]]
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1966/09-11_har-nor.html Week 4]
| September 11
| at [[Norfolk Neptunes]]
| Foreman Field
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1966/09-17_ric-har.html Week 5]
| September 17
| vs. [[Richmond Rebels]]
| [[Dillon Stadium]]
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1966/10-01_nor-har.html Week 7]
| October 1
| vs. [[Norfolk Neptunes]]
| [[Dillon Stadium]]
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1966/10-15_har-phi.html Week 9]
| October 15
| at [[Philadelphia Bulldogs]]
| Temple Stadium
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1966/10-22_whe-har.html Week 10]
| October 22
| vs. [[Wheeling Ironmen]]
| [[Dillon Stadium]]
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1966/10-29_tor-har.html Week 11]
| October 29
| vs. [[Toronto Rifles]]
| [[Dillon Stadium]]
| [[Dillon Stadium]]
|-
|-
! colspan="4"| 1967
! colspan="4"| 1967
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1967/08-12_cha-har.html preseason]
| August 12
| vs. [[Charleston Rockets]]
| [[Dillon Stadium]]
|-
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1967/09-02_har-nor.html Week 2]
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1967/09-02_har-nor.html Week 2]
| September 2
| September 2
| at [[Norfolk Neptunes]]
| at [[Norfolk Neptunes]]
| Foreman Field
| [[Foreman Field]]
|-
|-
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1967/09-09_akr-har.html Week 3]
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1967/09-09_akr-har.html Week 3]
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==Seasons==
{{Hartford Charter Oaks seasons}}
 
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Latest revision as of 14:48, 9 March 2024

Hartford Charter Oaks
First Season
1964
Team History
Hartford Charter Oaks (1964-67)
Conference/Division
Continental Football League (1965-67)
  • Atlantic North Division (1967)
  • Eastern Division (1966)
  • Western Division (1965)

Atlantic Coast Football League (1964)

  • Northern Division (1964)
Venue
Dillon Stadium (1964-67)
Key People
Players • Head Coaches • Executives


The Hartford Charter Oaks were a professional American football team based in Hartford, Connecticut. They began play in 1964 as a member of the Atlantic Coast Football League, replacing the Ansonia Black Knights. In 1965, the Charter Oaks were one of several ACFL franchises to join the new Continental Football League.

After cancelling a few games in 1967 due to financial difficulty, the Charter Oaks announced they were ceasing operations in March 1968. The team cited losses of approximately $250,000. The ACFL immediately established the Hartford Knights to replace the Charter Oaks in the market, and by at least one player's account (that of eventual Pro Bowl fullback Marv Hubbard), the Knights were still known as the Charter Oaks for at least their first season.

Publications

Programs by season

1960s

Week Date Opponent Venue
1964
Week 4 September 5 vs. Newark Bears Dillon Stadium
1967
Week 2 September 2 at Norfolk Neptunes Foreman Field
Week 3 September 9 vs. Akron Vulcans Dillon Stadium
Week 12 November 11 vs. Norfolk Neptunes Dillon Stadium

Seasons

Hartford Charter Oaks publications by season
1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967


Atlantic Coast Football League
Teams Ansonia Black Knights • Atlanta Spartans • Atlantic City Senators • Baltimore Broncos • Bridgeport Jets • Frankfort Falcon • Harrisburg Capitol-Colts • Hartford Charter Oaks • Hartford Knights • Holyoke Bombers • Indianapolis Capitols • Jersey City Jets • Jersey Giants • Jersey Jays • Jersey Jets • Jersey Tigers • Long Island Bulls • Long Island Chiefs • Mohawk Valley Falcons • Newark Bears • New Bedford Sweepers • New England Colonials • Norfolk Neptunes • Orlando Panthers • Paterson Miners • Pittsburgh Valley Ironmen • Portland Sea Hawks • Pennsylvania Firebirds • Providence Steam Roller • Quincy Giants • Rhode Island Steelers • Richmond Rebels • Richmond Saints • Roanoke Buckskins • Scranton Miners • Scranton Pros • Springfield Acorns • Stamford Golden Bears • Western Massachusetts Pioneers • Westchester Crusaders • Wilmington Clippers/Renegades
Seasons 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1973
Venues Bush Stadium • Dillon Stadium • Foreman Field • Franklin Field • Hofstra Stadium • Ponce de Leon Park


Continental Football League
Teams Brooklyn Dodgers/Akron Vulcans • Alabama Hawks • Arkansas Diamonds • Charleston Rockets • Chicago Owls • Dallas Rockets • Eugene Bombers • Fort Worth Braves • Hartford Charter Oaks • Indianapolis Capitols • Jersey Jays • Long Beach Admirals • Mexico Golden Aztecs • Michigan Arrows/Tri-City Apollos • Fort Wayne Warriors/Montreal Beavers • Newark Bears/Orlando Panthers • Norfolk Neptunes • Ohio Valley Ironmen • Oklahoma Thunderbirds • Oklahoma City Plainsmen • Omaha Mustangs • Orange County Ramblers • Philadelphia Bulldogs • Portland Loggers • Quad-Cities Raiders/Las Vegas Cowboys • Rhode Island Indians • Richmond Rebels • Sacramento Buccaneers/Capitols • San Antonio Toros • San Jose Apaches • Seattle Rangers • Texarkana Titans • Toronto Rifles • Victoria Steelers/Spokane Shockers • West Texas Rufneks
Seasons 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969
Venues Anaheim Stadium • Autostade • Bethel Park • Bush Stadium • City Stadium • Dillon Stadium • Downing Stadium • Foreman Field • Hughes Stadium • Joe Albi Stadium • Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium • Laidley Field • Memorial Stadium • Roffino Stadium • Rubber Bowl • Soldier Field • Temple Stadium • War Memorial Stadium • Varsity Stadium
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