1961 Western Michigan Broncos football team explained

Year:1961
Team:Western Michigan Broncos
Sport:football
Conference:Mid-American Conference
Short Conf:MAC
Record:5–4–1
Conf Record:4–1–1
Head Coach:Merle Schlosser
Hc Year:5th
Mvp:Ed Chlebek
Captain:Mike Snodgrass, Ken Reasor
Stadium:Waldo Stadium
Bowl:Aviation Bowl
Bowl Result:L 12–20 vs. New Mexico

The 1961 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1961 college football season. In their fifth season under head coach Merle Schlosser, the Broncos compiled a 5–4–1 record (4–1–1 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 179 to 143.[1] [2] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[3]

Center Mike Snodgrass and guard Ken Reasor were the team captains.[4] Quarterback Ed Chlebek received the team's most outstanding player award.[5]

Schedule

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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 - 1960 - 69. Western Michigan University. July 5, 2016.
  3. Web site: Waldo Stadium . Western Michigan University . July 5, 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303165153/http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=120527 . March 3, 2016 .
  4. Web site: Football History: All-Time Captains. Western Michigan University. July 5, 2016.
  5. Web site: Football History: Team Awards. Western Michigan University. July 5, 2016.
  6. Web site: . Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics . . December 18, 2022 .