Osage Indians Versus Oklahoma City Football Game 1909 Real Photo Postcard

Early 20th-century football in Oklahoma saw the emergence of teams representing both burgeoning urban centers like Oklahoma City and established Indigenous communities such as the Osage Nation. The Osage, a prominent and historically affluent tribe in Oklahoma, actively participated in American sporting culture, often forming competitive teams. This particular matchup against Oklahoma City, with a score of 12-16, reflects the grassroots nature of the sport during a period when football was rapidly gaining popularity across the United States.