1949 Western Michigan Broncos football team

1949 Western Michigan Broncos football
Conference Mid-American Conference
1949 record 4–4 (2–3 MAC)
Head coach John Gill (8th year)
MVP George Dunn
Captain Bob Carlson
Home stadium Waldo Stadium

The 1949 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan College of Education (later renamed Western Michigan University) in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1949 college football season. In their eighth season under head coach John Gill, the Broncos compiled a 4–4 record (2–3 against MAC opponents), finished in fourth place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 148 to 123.[1][2] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[3]

Guard Bob Carlson was the team captain.[4] Safety George Dunn 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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