1948 Western Michigan Broncos football team
| 1948 Western Michigan Broncos football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| 1948 record | 6–3 (3–1 MAC) |
| Head coach | John Gill (7th year) |
| MVP | Hilton Foster |
| Captain | Art Gillespie, Emerson Grossman |
| Home stadium | Waldo Stadium |
The 1948 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan College of Education (later renamed Western Michigan University) in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1948 college football season. In their seventh season under head coach John Gill, the Broncos compiled a 6–3 record (3–1 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 199 to 106.[1][2] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[3]
Fullback Art Gillespie and guard Emerson Grossman were the team captains.[4] Quarterback Hilton Foster received the team's most outstanding player award.[5]
References
- ↑ "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1940 - 49". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Waldo Stadium". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Football History: All-Time Captains". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Football History: Team Awards". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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