The 1922 Hampton Seasiders football team was an

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team that represented

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in the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) during the

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. In their second year under head coach

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, the Pirates compiled a 6–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 52 to 25. Hampton was recognized as the 1922 black college national co-champion. Edward L. "Red" Dabney was the team captain. William S. Parker was the assistant coach. The team played its home games at Armstrong Field on the Institute's campus in

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