1960 Ottawa Braves football team explained

Year:1960
Team:Ottawa Braves
Sport:football
Conference:Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Short Conf:KCAC
Record:9–0
Conf Record:9–0
Head Coach:Richard Peters
Hc Year:8th
Stadium:Cook Field
Champion:KCAC champion

The 1960 Ottawa Braves football team was an American football team that represented Ottawa University of Ottawa, Kansas, as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) during the 1960 NAIA football season. In their eighth season under head coach Richard Peters, the Braves compiled a 9–0 record, won the KCAC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 339 to 91. The season was part of a 23-game winning streak that began on November 13, 1959, and ended on October 13, 1962, including back-to-back perfect seasons in 1960 and 1961.[1]

The team was led on offense by fullback Herb Sutton who scored 125 points on 17 touchdowns and 23 extra points.

Notes and References

  1. News: Points Count, And C of E had More Than OU: Braves' Streak Snapped At 23. The Ottawa Herald. Lamar Phillips. October 15, 1962. 2. Newspapers.com.