The 1891 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an

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team that represented the

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during the

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. It was the second football team in the program's history. Coached by

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, the team compiled a 5–1 record. Fullback Ralph W. Hart was the team captain.

Schedule

Roster

* Arms, Frank D. HB * Armstrong, James W. LT * Atherton, Geo H. LE * Barker, John K. RG * Bush, Arthur W. QB * Cook, James W. QB * Doxey, Samuel C * Gates, Andrew W. LG * Hart, Ralph W. FB ''(capt)'' * King, Harless W. RE * Needham, James LT * Parker, Walter A. RT * Slater, William F. LHB * Steele, James LG * Williams, Scott FB/E * Wright, Royal RHB Source: University of Illinois

References

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Illinois Fighting Illini football seasons

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