The 1911 Carlisle Indians football team represented the

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as an independent during the

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. Led by tenth-year head coach

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, the Indians compiled a record of 11–1 and outscored opponents 298 to 49. The season included one of the greatest upsets in

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history. Against Harvard,

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scored all of the Indians' points in a shocking upset over the period powerhouse, 18–15. The only loss for Carlisle came at the hands of

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the following week, 12–11.

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selected Thorpe first-team All-American. One source claims Thorpe was "recognized as the greatest player of the year and a man whose kicking is likely to revolutionize the game."

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members on the team include Thorpe,

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, and William "Lone Star" Dietz.

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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 ...

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