New Bedford Whalers

[1] Of the five men who founded the club, John Fernley later became the president of the USFA and is in the National Soccer Hall of Fame.[2] In 1924 a second New Bedford Whalers, formed by former members of Fall River Rovers, joined the American Soccer League.[4] In 1926 the second Whalers won their only major trophy when they defeated New York Giants 5–4 in a two-game series to win the Lewis Cup.1926 also saw the Whalers play in the one-off 1926 International Soccer League season which featured teams from both the United States and Canada.However the Great Depression severely effected the teams support and they failed to complete the Spring 1931 season.
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