1917 League Island Marines football team
| 1917 League Island Marines football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Independent |
| 1917 record | 1–3 |
The 1917 League Island Marines football team, sometimes referred to as "Mahan's Marines", represented the United States Marine Corps stationed at the League Island Navy Yard in Philadelphia during the 1917 college football season. Former Harvard star Eddie Mahan, a three-time All-American from 1913 to 1915, led the team.
Four League Island players were named to the 1917 All-Service football team: fullback Eddie Mahan (Paul Purman, first team); halfback Johnny Scott (New York Times, 1st team); tackle Corbeau (NYT, first team); and center Lud Wray (NYT, first team).
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 26 | at Allentown Ambulance Corps |
| L 0–27 | 6,000 | |
| November 3 | Camp Meade | L 7–9 | [1] | ||
| November 10 | Allentown Ambulance Corps | L 0–16 | |||
| November 24 | vs. Camp Lee/318th Regiment | Washington, D.C. | W 29–0 |
References
- ↑ "Field Goal Gives Camp Meade Eleven Victory Over Marines: Thayer's Boot Gives Camp Meade Victory". The Philadelphia Inquirer. November 4, 1917. p. 20 – via Newspapers.com.
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