1952 Western Michigan Broncos football team
| 1952 Western Michigan Broncos football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| 1952 record | 4–4 (1–4 MAC) |
| Head coach | John Gill (11th year) |
| MVP | Willard Brown |
| Captain | Chuck Higgins |
| Home stadium | Waldo Stadium |
The 1952 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan College of Education (later renamed Western Michigan University) in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1952 college football season. In their 11th and final season under head coach John Gill, the Broncos compiled a 4–4 record (1–4 against MAC opponents), finished in sixth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 159 to 154.[1][2] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[3]
Quarterback Chuck Higgins was the team captain.[4] Halfback Willard Brown received the team's most outstanding player award.[5]
In December 1952, coach Gill became the school's associate athletic director; Jack Petoskey, who had been an assistant coach, became the school's new head football coach.[6]
References
- ↑ "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1950 - 59". 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.
- ↑ "Petoskey Gets Top Bronc Job". Detroit Free Press. December 13, 1952. p. 13.