1888 Northwestern Purple football team
| 1888 Northwestern Purple football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Independent |
| 1888 record | 2–1 |
| Head coach | None |
The 1888 Northwestern Purple football team was an American football team that represented Northwestern University during the 1888 college football season. Prior to 1888, Northwestern had played only four football games spread over 12 years and had never put together a winning record. The 1888 Northwestern team compiled a 2–1 record. The team opened its season on November 22, 1888, with a 16–6 victory over Chicago West Division High School and concluded with two games against Lake Forest College. Lake Forest won the first game, 18–4, in Lake Forest, Illinois, on November 24, 1888. Northwestern won the latter game, 12–6, at Evanston on December 1, 1888.[1]
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 20 | West Division High | W 16–6 | ||
| November 24 | at Lake Forest | Evanston, IL | L 4–18 | |
| December 1 | Lake Forest | Evanston, IL | W 12–6 |
References
- ↑ "2017 Northwestern Football Media Guide" (PDF). Northwestern University. p. 106. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
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