1907 Chicago Maroons football team explained

Year:1907
Team:Chicago Maroons
Sport:football
Conference:Western Conference
Short Conf:Western
Record:4–1
Conf Record:4–0
Head Coach:Amos Alonzo Stagg
Hc Year:16th
Captain:Leo DeTray
Stadium:Marshall Field
Champion:Western Conference champion

The 1907 Chicago Maroons football team was an American football team that represented the University of Chicago during the 1907 college football season. In their 16th season under head coach Amos Alonzo Stagg, the Maroons compiled a 4–1 record, finished in first place in the Western Conference with a 4–0 record against conference opponents, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 147 to 42.[1] [2]

Roster

PlayerPositionWeight
Leo DeTray (captain)left halfback175
John E. Andersoncenter180
Ivan Doseffleft tackle194
Louis Theodore Falkright tackle180
Ben Meyer Fergusonfullback181
Fred Russell Handyleft guard217
Robert Sachs Harrisright guard174
William Francis Hewittleft end178
A. C. Hoffmanguard, tackle176
Harold Iddingsright halfback158
Wellington Downing Jonesleft guard175
Ned Merriamfullback163
Elton James Moultonguard, tackle175
Harlan Pageright end148
Max Spencer Rohdeguard169
John Schommerend173
Walter Steffenquarterback156
Oscar William Worthwineguard169
Herman John Ehrhornsubstitute161
William Joseph Sunderlandsubstitute 156
Nicolai B. Johnsontrainer

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1907 Chicago Maroons Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. December 8, 2015.
  2. Web site: University of Chicago Football Media Guide. 2016. University of Chicago. 22. November 10, 2016.