1904 West Virginia Mountaineers football team explained

Year:1904
Team:West Virginia Mountaineers
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:6–3
Head Coach:Anthony Chez
Hc Year:1st
Captain:Paul H. Martin

The 1904 West Virginia Mountaineers football team was an American football team that represented West Virginia University as an independent during the 1904 college football season. In its first season under head coach Anthony Chez, the team compiled a 6–3 record but was outscored by a total of 233 to 99. (The overall point totals were skewed by a 130–0 loss to Michigan.[1]) Paul H. Martin was the team captain.[2]

Notably, 1904 marked the first season where WUP/Pitt, Penn State, and West Virginia played a full round robin. Thus, 1904 marked the first season of the Big Three championship.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2017 West Virginia Football Media Guide. 2017. West Virginia University. 169, 175.
  2. 2017 WVU Football Guide, p. 169.