1928 Bluefield Big Blue football team explained

Year:1928
Team:Bluefield Big Blue
Sport:football
Conference:Midwest Athletic Association
Short Conf:MAA
Record:8–0–1
Head Coach:Harry R. Jefferson
Hc Year:4th
Stadium:Beceye Bowl
Champion:Black college national co-champion
MAA champion
Bowl:Mid-Western Football Classic
Bowl Result:W 40–0 vs.

The 1928 Bluefield Big Blue football team was an American football team that represented the Bluefield Institute (now known as Bluefield State College) during the 1928 college football season.

In its fourth season under head coach Harry R. Jefferson, the team compiled an 8–0–1 record. Bluefield was the defending 1927 black college national champion, became known as the "Wonder Team", and was again recognized as the 1928 black college national champion.[1] The team played its home games in the Beceye Bowl in Bluefield, West Virginia.

Key players included tackle Ted Gallion and quarterback Herbert Cain. Jimmy Moore was the assistant coach.

Notes and References

  1. News: "Wonder" Team in Training. The Pittsburgh Courier. September 8, 1928. II-5.