1927 Bluefield Big Blue football team
The 1928 Bluefield Big Blue football team was an American football team that represented the Bluefield Institute (now known as Bluefield State College) during the 1927 college football season. In its third season under head coach Harry R. Jefferson, the team compiled an 8–0–1 record. Bluefield became known as the "Wonder Team" and was recognized as the 1928 black college national champion. The team played its home games in the Beceye Bowl in Bluefield, West Virginia.
| 1927 Bluefield Big Blue football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Midwest Athletic Association |
| 1927 record | 8–0–1 ( MAA) |
| Head coach | Harry R. Jefferson (3rd season) |
| Home stadium | Beceye Bowl |
Quarterback Herbert Cain was selected as captain of the 1927 colored All-America team. Jimmie Moore was the team's line coach.[1]
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24 | Knoxville | Bluefield, WV | W | ||
| October 1 | Howard | W 18–7 | |||
| October 8 | Wilberforce | Bluefield, WV | T 0–0 | ||
| October 14 | at North Carolina A&T |
| W 27–7 | 5,000 | |
| Morristown | W | ||||
| November 12 | at West Virginia Collegiate |
| W 18–6 | 5,000 | |
| Storer | W | ||||
| November 26 | Virginia Seminary | W 14–13 |
References
- "Jimmie Moore Built Bluefield's Line By Making 'Em Stop Him". The Pittsburgh Courier. November 12, 1927. p. II-4 – via Newspapers.com.
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