The Rainier Valley Athletic
Club was formed in 1908 to promote athletic teams in the Valley. They
competed with other teams from throughout the city. In addition to
football, they competed in basketball, baseball, wrestling and boxing.
1909
Players will probably include: Ira Wilson, Bob Dugan, Ney Blakley, Frank
Murphy, Pinky Bradfield, Jery Halkford, Frank Nash, Frank Shand, Jody
Wall, Ed Cotter, Carl Gay, John Williams, Joe Martel, Bob McNeice, and
Henry Geiger.
1910 Players: Porter (E), Ed Wilson (T), Olmquist (G), Bob Duggan (C),
Elliot (G), Corey (T), Smith (E), R. Wilson (HB), Jim Wilson (FB), Doyle
(HB), Frank Shand (QB), Jerry Holkyard, Ira Wilson, Frank Murphy,
Anderson
1912 Players: Blakely (C), McKean (G), Broadfoot (T/Capt), McDonald (E),
L. Wilson (G), Almquist (T), Dow (E), Shand (QB), F. McDonald (HB), J.
Wilson (FB), Graham (HB
Kicking off 1913, RVAC announced it would form two teams, one averaging
125lbs per player, the other for the 140lb division.
1913 Players: Hockyard, Murphy, Shand, Finegold
1920
Pierre Weiss fought in France during WWI
Key Players for 1929:
Harry Burgh
White Jackson
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