The 1897 Purdue Boilermakers football team was an American football team that represented Purdue University during the 1897 Western Conference football season. The Boilermakers compiled a 5âÂÂ3âÂÂ1 record but were outscored by their opponents by a total of 108 to 106 in their first season under head coach William W. Church. William S. Moore was the team captain.
Schedule
Players
- A. F. Alward - right tackle
- R. A. Bond, '00 - left tackle
- C. F. Breen, '98 - center
- C. E. Doan, '98 - fullback
- J. W. Esterline - fullback
- L. W. Goben, '98 - right halfback
- Herman Hall, '98 - right end
- Fred Herbold, '99 - left guard
- L. F. Johnson, '99 - left end
- W. S. Moore, '98 - captain and left halfback
- C. S. Sample, '99 - left tackle
- R. L. Sears, '98 - quarterback
- L. B. Webb, '98 - right tackle
Coaching staff
References