1908 George Washington Hatchetites football team explained

Year:1908
Team:George Washington Hatchetites
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:8–1–1
Head Coach:Fred K. Nielsen
Hc Year:2nd
Stadium:American League Park
Champion:Southern champion

The 1908 George Washington Hatchetites football team represented George Washington University in the 1908 college football season. Led by second year coach Fred K. Nielsen, the team went 8–1–1 and were one of two teams given the mythical title of Southern champion.[1] [2] [3] The Colonials outscored opponents 297 to 28. Curley Byrd was a member of the team.

Schedule

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chronology of the George Washington University and Foggy Bottom:1904-1988.
  2. Web site: What ever happened to Colonial football. August 25, 2002. Brian Costa.
  3. News: As The Northern Writer Sees It. Times Dispatch. December 7, 1908.
  4. Web site: 1908 George Washington Colonials Schedule and Results.