1899 Northwestern Purple football team explained

Year:1899
Team:Northwestern Purple
Sport:football
Conference:Western Conference
Short Conf:Western
Record:7–6
Conf Record:2–2
Head Coach:Charles M. Hollister
Hc Year:1st
Captain:Harry Little
Stadium:Sheppard Field

The 1899 Northwestern Purple team represented Northwestern University during the 1899 college football season. In their first year under head coach Charles M. Hollister, the Purple compiled a 7–6 record (2–2 against Western Conference opponents) and finished in third place in the Western Conference.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1899 Northwestern Wildcats Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. February 22, 2016.
  2. Web site: 2017 Northwestern Football Media Guide. Northwestern University. 106. June 16, 2018.