American college football season
The 1955 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan College (renamed Western Michigan University in 1957) in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1955 college football season . In their third season under head coach Jack Petoskey , the Broncos compiled a 1–7–1 record (0–5 against MAC opponents), finished in seventh place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 200 to 80.[ 1] [ 2] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan .[ 3]
Guard Jim Devine and quarterback Jerry Ganzel were the team captains.[ 4] Fullback Charles Nidiffer received the team's most outstanding player award.[ 5]
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References
^ "Football Records: Annual Results" . Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1950 - 59" . Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "Waldo Stadium" . Western Michigan University. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "Football History: All-Time Captains" . Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "Football History: Team Awards" . Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "Central Michigan Whips Western" . Lansing State Journal . September 25, 1955. p. 71 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Western Michigan Outclassed: Bowling Green Takes 35-0 Victory" . Lansing State Journal . October 2, 1955. p. 60 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Marshall Blanks Western, 28-0" . Battle Creek Enquirer . October 9, 1955. p. 4-3 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "3 TDs by Siegel as Bears Win" . St. Louis Post-Dispatch . October 23, 1955. pp. 1E, 2E – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Ohio U. Tops Broncos By 40-14 Count" . Battle Creek Enquirer . November 6, 1955. p. 4-1 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Western Wins" . Lansing State Journal . November 13, 1955. p. 68 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Kent Overpowers Western Michigan" . The Akron Beacon Journal . November 20, 1955. p. 4B – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics" . National Collegiate Athletic Association . Retrieved December 18, 2022 .
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