1911 Chicago Maroons football team explained

Year:1911
Team:Chicago Maroons
Sport:football
Conference:Western Conference
Short Conf:Western
Record:6–1
Conf Record:6–1
Head Coach:Amos Alonzo Stagg
Hc Year:20th
Captain:Charles M. Rademacher
Stadium:Marshall Field

The 1911 Chicago Maroons football team was an American football team that represented the University of Chicago during the 1911 college football season. In their 20th season under head coach Amos Alonzo Stagg, the Maroons compiled a 6–1 record, finished in second place in the Western Conference with a 5–1 record against conference opponents, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 78 to 42.[1] [2]

The team included the future University of Chicago head basketball coach Nelson Norgren as well as Clark G. Sauer and Horace Frank Scruby, consensus all-conference players.

Roster

PlayerPositionWeight
Charles M. Rademacher (captain)right halfback176
John Bennett Canningright guard160
Halstead Marvin Carpenterright tackle187
Ira Nelson Davenportleft halfback165
Clarence Preston Freemancenter186
Walter Wood Goddardleft guard177
Harold Ernest Goettlerright end183
Harvey Louis Harrisleft guard171
Walter Scott Kassulkerleft end178
Walter Lee Kennedyright halfback175
Joseph Brown Lawlerquarterback143
Nelson Norgrenright halfback169
Norman C. Painequarterback158
Stanley Robert PierceFullback171
Clark G. Sauerleft halfback165
Horace Frank Scrubyright guard187
Sanford Sellers, Jr.right tackle167
Robert Vier Fongerfullback151
Lawrence Harley Whitingcenter175
Leon Burdette Walkerreserve right end155
Horace Charles Fitzpatrickreserve fullback156
Nicolai B. Johnsontrainer

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1911 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.