1929 Western State Teachers Hilltoppers football team explained

Year:1929
Team:Western State Teachers Hilltoppers
Sport:football
Conference:Michigan Collegiate Conference
Short Conf:MCC
Record:5–2–1
Conf Record:2–0–1
Head Coach:Mike Gary
Hc Year:1st
Captain:Herman Seborg
Stadium:Western State Teachers College Field
Champion:MCC co-champion

The 1929 Western State Teachers Hilltoppers football team represented Western State Teachers College (later renamed Western Michigan University) as an independent during the 1929 college football season. In their first season under head coach Mike Gary, the Hilltoppers compiled a 5–2–1 record and outscored their opponents, 161 to 44.[1] [2] Halfback Herman Seborg was the team captain.[3] They played their home games at Western State Teachers College Field.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Football Records: Annual Results. Western Michigan University. July 5, 2016.
  2. Web site: Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1920 - 29. Western Michigan University. July 5, 2016.
  3. Web site: Football History: All-Time Captains. Western Michigan University. July 5, 2016.
  4. News: Western State To Face Stars . Detroit Free Press . 18 . October 5, 1929 . newspapers.com.