PennsylvaniaHouse would honor the Frankford Yellow Jackets with a statewide day
Pennsylvania’s House would name November 5, 2026, for the Frankford Yellow Jackets and send the resolution to two local history groups.
What it does
The House would designate November 5, 2026, as Frankford Yellow Jackets Championship Day in Pennsylvania, honoring the team’s 1926 NFL championship.
The House would send the resolution to the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and the Historical Society of Frankford to recognize the team’s contributions.
Argument forA designated day and notices to local history groups could help more people learn about the team’s place in Pennsylvania sports history.
Argument againstThe resolution may give formal recognition to a long-ago team without changing a practical service or benefit for Pennsylvania residents.
More detail
The House would designate November 5, 2026, as Frankford Yellow Jackets Championship Day in Pennsylvania. The designation honors the Frankford Yellow Jackets’ 1926 NFL championship. The designated day is November 5, 2026.
The House would send copies of the resolution to the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and the Historical Society of Frankford. The notices recognize the team’s contributions to Pennsylvania sports culture and Frankford history. No sending date is stated.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 19AdoptedAdopted
- Vote recorded House Resolution 646. Result: pass.Lower
- Oct 15Reported as committedMinor
- Oct 7
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Oct 2Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic DevelopmentIntroduced
- Oct 19AdoptedAdopted
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