1958 Western Michigan Broncos football team
| 1958 Western Michigan Broncos football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| 1958 record | 4–5 (2–4 MAC) |
| Head coach | Merle Schlosser (2nd year) |
| MVP | Lovell Coleman |
| Captain | Jack Krueger, Jim Eger |
| Home stadium | Waldo Stadium |
The 1958 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1958 college football season. In their second season under head coach Merle Schlosser, the Broncos compiled a 4–5 record (2–4 against MAC opponents), finished in fifth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 200 to 188.[1][2] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[3]
Guard Jack Krueger and center Jim Eger were the team captains.[4] Fullback Lovell Coleman received the team's most outstanding player award.[5] Coleman rushed for 1,068 yards in the 1958, including a school record 279 yards against Central Michigan.
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.
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