The 1898 Carlisle Indians football team represented the

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as an independent during the

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. Led by

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in his first only season as head coach, the Indians compiled a 6–4 record and outscored opponents by a total of 203 to 99. Key players included

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, Frank Hudson,

Bemus Pierce Bemus Pierce (February 27, 1875 – February 15, 1957) was an American football player and coach. He played as a guard in the 1890s and 1900s. Pierce played college football for the Carlisle Indian School teams from 1894 to 1898 and played profe ...

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, and

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. Hudson was selected by ''

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'' magazine as the first-team quarterback on its 1898 All-America college football team.

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Carlisle Indians football seasons

Carlisle Indians football The Carlisle Indians football team represented the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in intercollegiate football competition. The program was active from 1893 until 1917, when it was discontinued. During the program's 25 years, the Indians compile ...