In addition to running his NFL franchise, Simandl was a wholesale meat salesman, which was why he was given the nickname "Piggy".
Cuneo wrote: "He was also short and fat, with puffy, red-veined jowls, a low forehead and close-set eyes.
In 1927, Simandl canceled a game against the Stapletons in a dispute over the distribution of gate receipts.
To avoid losing the game, Stapletons manager Dan Blaine agreed to play in Orange.
In June 1936, the American Association was formed in response to a proposal by Simandl for the need of a minor league system for pro football.