On October 3, 1909, the Campbell Rovers defeated Coal City 3-0 in front of a large crowd at the 124th Field Artillery Amory (52nd Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue) to win the first cup. Until the 1914 establishment of the National Challenge Cup, the Peel Cup was among the most significant cup competition in the United States. While it was originally intended to determine the club champion of the mid-west, the Peel Cup quickly became the tournament to determine the Illinois State Champions.
On October 3, 1909, the Campbell Rovers defeated Coal City 3-0 at the 124th Field Artillery Amory (52nd Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue) with a large crowd in attendance to win their first cup. Prior to the establishment of the National Challenge Cup in 1914, the Peel Cup was one of the most significant cups in American football. Initially intended as a competition for the mid-west club champion, the Peel Cup quickly became known for determining the Illinois State Champions.