The Gold Stars were founded in 1914 and after competing in a local league joined the NEFC in 1915 when it was formed. Providence has been the second string in Boston’s shadow ever since. They have 3 championships to their name. They have struggled to beat the Independents over their history only ever claiming championships during the period where Boston wasn't in the league. With the struggles they have had, it has grown into hate which Boston has reciprocated towards Providence. The rivalry will be one to look out for heading into the new league. Gold Stars play out of their brand new stadium, New Providence Stadium that houses 65,450 people, which is by far the biggest.
Owner Larry Maxwell has been the only owner of the Gold Stars throughout their existence. He has tended to be a bit more of a gruff owner who isn’t exactly personable, but he is very passionate about the success of his team especially against Boston. While he was originally resistant to joining the NAAF as he wanted to go against Glen Harris (Owner of the Independents), but he eventually was on board seeing the potential with the business opportunity and the lack of other options. Maxwell hopes that the NAAF can be the thing the Gold Stars have been looking for to get out of Boston’s shadow.
Providence has one of the better teams in the league as well led by Head Coach Gilbert Dale who shares Larry Maxwell’s intensity. His Offence houses the second-best QB in Bruce Woodard and a young RB in Gene Fischer. TE Marion Warren and WR Eugene Burns lead the air attack to round out a solid Offence. The defence has one of the best secondaries led by DBs Lee Wolfe and Steven Sweet as well as S Randy Maynard. The Gold Stars will put up a fight with the top contenders in Montreal and Boston and may be able to put their name into the hat for the first season’s championship.
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