The 1903 Haskell Indians football team was an

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team that represented the Haskell Indian Institute (now known as

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) as an independent during the

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. In its first season under head coach

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, Haskell compiled a 7–2 record and outscored opponents by a total of 131 to 50. Its victories included shutouts against

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(6–0),

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(12–0), and (22–0); its losses were to

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(16–0) and

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(17–11).

Schedule

References

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