1888 Navy Midshipmen football team
| 1888 Navy Midshipmen football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Independent |
| 1888 record | 1–4 |
| Head coach | no coach |
| Captain | George Fermier |
The 1888 Navy Midshipmen football team represented the United States Naval Academy during the 1888 college football season. The team compiled a 1–4 record and were outscored by its opponents 73 to 35.[1] In the eighth installment of the Navy–Johns Hopkins football rivalry, Navy lost by a 25 to 12 score.[2] In the final game of the 1888 season, the Midshipmen lost to St. John's College by a 22–6 score, with a brawl breaking out at the end of the game.[3][4] The team captain was George Hayward.[5]
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| November ?? | St. John's College* | Unknown • Annapolis, MD (Rivalry) | L 4–6 |
| November 3 | Gallaudet* | Unknown • Annapolis, MD | W 4–0 |
| November 29 | Johns Hopkins* | Unknown • Annapolis, MD (Rivalry) | L 12–25 |
| December 1 | Pennsylvania* | Unknown • Annapolis, MD | L 9–20 |
| December 9 | St. John's College* | Unknown • Annapolis, MD (Rivalry) | L 6–22 |
References
- ↑ "Navy Yearly Results (1885-1889)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
- ↑ "The Naval Cadets Downed Now". Erie County Independent. November 30, 1888. p. 1.
- ↑ "Ended in a Fight: Naval Cadets and Collegians Kick Leather and Then Shins, part 1". The St. Paul Globe. December 9, 1888. p. 6.
- ↑ "Ended in a Fight: Naval Cadets and Collegians Kick Leather and Then Shins, part 2". The St. Paul Globe. December 9, 1888. p. 6.
- ↑ "Football History" (PDF). United States Naval Academy. p. 188. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
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