1892 Illinois Fighting Illini football team explained

Year:1892
Team:Illinois Fighting Illini
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:7–4–1
Head Coach:Edward K. Hall
Hc Year:1st
Captain:Ralph W. Hart
Stadium:Illinois Field

The 1892 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois during the 1892 college football season. In their first season under head coach Edward K. Hall, the Illini compiled a 7–4–1 record.[1] Fullback Ralph W. Hart was the team captain.[2] [3]

Schedule

Source: SR/College Football[1]

Roster

Official Roster
            • Armstrong, James W. LT Ashley, Richard J. LG Atherton, Geo H. LE Cook, James W. QB Gaut, Robert E. C Hart, Ralph W. FB (capt)
  • Huff, George A. LG
    • McCormick, Olin RG Needham, James LT
    • Pfeffer, John E. RHB Reeves, Harley E. RE
  • Royer, Joseph W. LHB
  • Slater, William F. LHB
  • Tackett, William C. RE
  • Woody, Frederick W. QB
 Substitutes
  • Arms, Frank D. HB
  • Bush, Arthur W. LE
  • Scott, D.G. FB
  • Sweney, Don HB/LT
  • Sylvester, E.L. LG
  • Williams, Scott FB/E
Source: University of Illinois[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1892 Illinois Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. December 15, 2015.
  2. Web site: Fighting Illini Football Record Book. University of Illinois. 2015. December 28, 2016. 156.
  3. Web site: Illinois Football Captains. FightingIllini.com. University of Illinois. December 28, 2016.
  4. Web site: 1892 Roster. University of Illinois. December 28, 2016. FightingIllini.com.