The Maroons originated as a semi-pro football team known as the Toledo Athletic Association, in 1902.

However, in 1908, the Association was forced to disband after the owners of Armory Park, where the team played, no longer wanted the field torn up by cleats.

When the American Professional Football Association was organized in 1920, Toledo chose to remain an independent team.

Attendance was poor in Toledo, so the franchise moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin, and dropped out of the league after an 0–4–1 record in 1924.

After the 1923 season ended, the league ordered the team to either transfer or suspend operations.