1909 Chicago Maroons football team explained

Year:1909
Team:Chicago Maroons
Sport:football
Conference:Western Conference
Short Conf:Western
Record:4–1–2
Conf Record:4–1–1
Head Coach:Amos Alonzo Stagg
Hc Year:18th
Captain:Harlan Page
Stadium:Marshall Field

The 1909 Chicago Maroons football team was an American football team that represented the University of Chicago during the 1909 college football season. In their 18th season under head coach Amos Alonzo Stagg, the Maroons compiled a 4–1–2 record, finished in second place in the Western Conference with a 4–1–1 record against conference opponents, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 134 to 40.[1] [2]

Roster

PlayerPositionWeight
Harlan Page (captain)quarterback152
Benjamin Harrison Badenochcenter172
William Lucas Crawleyright halfback176
Herman John Ehrhornright end170
Matthias S. Gerendleft guard217
Marcus Andrew Hirschlright guard171
A. C. Hoffmanleft tackle178
Walter Scott Kassulkerleft end163
Thomas Kelleyright tackle193
Charlie Rademacherright guard194
Rufus Boynton Rogersleft halfback154
Clark G. Sauerleft end167
David Edwin Smithleft guard188
William Joseph Sunderlandright end132
Oscar William Worthwinefullback166
Ira Nelson Davenportsubstitute158
James Menaulsubstitute153
Hume Cliffton Youngsubstitute148
Nicolai B. Johnsontrainer

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1909 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.