1933 Illinois Fighting Illini football team explained

Year:1933
Team:Illinois Fighting Illini
Sport:football
Conference:Big Ten Conference
Short Conf:Big Ten
Record:5–3
Conf Record:3–2
Head Coach:Robert Zuppke
Hc Year:21st
Mvp:Dave Cook
Captain:Herman Walser
Stadium:Memorial Stadium

The 1933 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois during the 1933 Big Ten Conference football season. In their 21st season under head coach Robert Zuppke, the Illini compiled a 5–3 record and finished in a tie for fifth place in the Big Ten Conference.[1] Fullback Dave Cook was selected as the team's most valuable player.[2] Fullback Herman Walser was the team captain.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1933 Illinois Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. December 16, 2015.
  2. Web site: Fighting Illini Football Record Book. University of Illinois. 2015. December 28, 2016. 155.
  3. 2015 Fighting Illini Football Record Book, p. 156.