1930 Penn Quakers football team explained

Year:1930
Team:Penn Quakers
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:5–4
Head Coach:Lud Wray
Hc Year:1st
Captain:Dick Gentle
Stadium:Franklin Field

The 1930 Penn Quakers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Pennsylvania as an independent during the 1930 college football season. In their first and only season under head coach Lud Wray, the Quakers compiled a 5–4 record and outscored their opponents 225 to 145.[1] The team played its home games at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

Near-sighted guard Frank Yablonski wore a customized helmet which included optical lenses.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1930 Pennsylvania Quakers Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. April 6, 2020.
  2. News: Penn man gets around near-sight . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho) . Associated Press . October 12, 1930 . 11.