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The Panhandles were a Columbus pro football team made up of mostly family members. They were the forefathers of American football, the hometown heroes. These signatures are in hopes for a commemorative plaque created in their honor displayed in a playing field named after them. This will inspire our youth, and represent the strength and fortitude in the early days of living in Columbus Ohio. The Panhandles were more than a team that you see on the football field, they also represented family unity and loyal friendship. The humble beginnings of this football team played a major part in the eventual creation of the NFL. The Panhandles are the roots of Columbus, they deserve recognition in Columbus Ohio just as Columbus Ohio was recognized in them.
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February 17, 2022
The momentum behind this effort proves that Columbus is ready to honor the legacy of the Panhandles. Take this post to Facebook right now and tag your city council member to demand they get this memorial project on the agenda.
February 17, 2022
I am working to get a sit-down with local officials to discuss where this plaque installation should happen. Please email your city council representative today to tell them why the Panhandles deserve this permanent honor in our neighborhood.
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I am Grandson of John Schneider who was married to a sister of the Nesser’s &, played on the Panhandles.
I am the granddaughter of George Theodore Hopkins (Ted) who also played on The Columbus Panhandles Football Team along with his Uncles (the Nesser Brothers). The Columbus Panhandles Football Team is in the NFL Hall of Fame along with their coach Joe Carr who helped build the NFL as president. All the players worked in the Panhandle yards of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Columbus, Ohio. They played in the very first NFL game against Dayton. Their recognition is LONG overdo.
Great Granddaughter of John Nesser, the oldest of the 12 Nesser children. Recognizing the Famous Nesser Brothers and The Columbus Panhandles is certainly overdue.
This would be an honor, the city of Columbus needs to do a little something. I am Phil’s great great grandson living on the Columbus North Side.
I am the grand daughter of Frank Nesser. My Mother was born in Columbus Ohio as well as some of my siblings. Although I live in Los Angeles where the Super Bowl was recently played, I hope to visit Columbus Ohio, where it all began.
Well-deserved!
Let's shine a light on these men and the team!
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
The Panhandles were a Columbus pro football team made up of mostly family members. They were the forefathers of American football, the hometown heroes. These signatures are in hopes for a commemorative plaque created in their honor displayed in a playing field named after them. This will inspire our youth, and represent the strength and fortitude in the early days of living in Columbus Ohio. The Panhandles were more than a team that you see on the football field, they also represented family unity and loyal friendship. The humble beginnings of this football team played a major part in the eventual creation of the NFL. The Panhandles are the roots of Columbus, they deserve recognition in Columbus Ohio just as Columbus Ohio was recognized in them.
Updates
February 17, 2022
The momentum behind this effort proves that Columbus is ready to honor the legacy of the Panhandles. Take this post to Facebook right now and tag your city council member to demand they get this memorial project on the agenda.
February 17, 2022
I am working to get a sit-down with local officials to discuss where this plaque installation should happen. Please email your city council representative today to tell them why the Panhandles deserve this permanent honor in our neighborhood.
30 Comments
I am daughter of George Theodore Hopkins (Ted) who also played on the team with his uncle's the Nesser Brothers. Ted's morher, Anna Katherine Nesser Hopkins, is sister of the famous brothers. Anna's husband, Otto Franklin Hopkins, played on the Pan -handles team in the early 1920's also.
I am Grandson of John Schneider who was married to a sister of the Nesser’s &, played on the Panhandles.
I am the granddaughter of George Theodore Hopkins (Ted) who also played on The Columbus Panhandles Football Team along with his Uncles (the Nesser Brothers). The Columbus Panhandles Football Team is in the NFL Hall of Fame along with their coach Joe Carr who helped build the NFL as president. All the players worked in the Panhandle yards of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Columbus, Ohio. They played in the very first NFL game against Dayton. Their recognition is LONG overdo.
Great Granddaughter of John Nesser, the oldest of the 12 Nesser children. Recognizing the Famous Nesser Brothers and The Columbus Panhandles is certainly overdue.
This would be an honor, the city of Columbus needs to do a little something. I am Phil’s great great grandson living on the Columbus North Side.
I am the grand daughter of Frank Nesser. My Mother was born in Columbus Ohio as well as some of my siblings. Although I live in Los Angeles where the Super Bowl was recently played, I hope to visit Columbus Ohio, where it all began.
Well-deserved!
Let's shine a light on these men and the team!
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I am daughter of George Theodore Hopkins (Ted) who also played on the team with his uncle's the Nesser Brothers. Ted's morher, Anna Katherine Nesser Hopkins, is sister of the famous brothers. Anna's husband, Otto Franklin Hopkins, played on the Pan -handles team in the early 1920's also.