1944 Western Michigan Broncos football team

1944 Western Michigan Broncos football
Conference Independent
1944 record 4–3
Head coach John Gill (3rd year)
MVP Glenn Rodney
Captain Dick Leahy
Home stadium Waldo Stadium

The 1944 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan College of Education (later renamed Western Michigan University) as an independent during the 1944 college football season. In their third season under head coach John Gill, the Broncos compiled a 4–3 record and outscored their opponents, 162 to 123.[1][2] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[3]

Guard Dick Leahy was the team captain.[4] Tackle Glenn Rodney received the team's most outstanding player award.[5]

References

  1. "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  2. "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1940 - 49". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  3. "Waldo Stadium". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  4. "Football History: All-Time Captains". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  5. "Football History: Team Awards". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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