Schedule
Preseason
At the annual postseason football banquet, the lettermen voted Gilbert "Gibby" Welch captain for the 1927 season by a 10–9 margin over Andrew Cutler. William McKee, a junior in the School of Business Administration was appointed varsity football manager for the 1927 team by Karl E. Davis, Graduate Manager of Athletics. Alfred Hamilton, "Father of Pitt stadium" and alumnus, who was prominent in all Pitt activities, especially sports, died on March 28, 1927. ''The Pittsburgh Press'' lamented his passing: "Pittsburgh lost one of its most prominent and best known sportsmen when A. R. Hamilton passed away this morning. He was especially interested in college athletics, having been an alumnus, trustee and member of the Athletic Council of the University of Pittsburgh. In fact many years ago, when Pitt, then the Western University of Pennsylvania, was struggling to gain an athletic foothold, it was Mr. Hamilton's influence and financial aid that smoothed the pathway. He was a great lover of football and never missed a game which the Panthers played. He was a prime mover in the erection of the Pitt stadium and served on the stadium committee." E. F. Blakeslee was named Athletic Director and former Pitt player Harold Williams was named Assistant Athletic Director by Chancellor John G. Bowman on March 28, 1927. "Dr. Bowman's plan, it is said, is to have the new men work in conjunction with the office of Graduate Manager K. E. Davis, and the new regime will give Pitt an organization akin to those in vogue in the Western conference. The athletic department sold 1927 football season ticket booklets to alumni, bondholders, faculty members and student family members for the first time. Children under 16 could join the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fair Play Club and get a 25 cent ticket that was good for a ride on the trolley to the game, entrance to the game and then a ride home on the trolley after the game.(see photo)Coaching staff
Roster
Game summaries
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The Panthers opened the season againstGrove City
The Grove City eleven won the Tri-State district Class-B college championship in 1925 and 1926 under the tutelage of now Pitt assistant coachWest Virginia
''The Pitt Weekly'' announced: "A fast and determined Mountaineer eleven invades the Panther's stadium lair Saturday afternoon to furnish it with its first major portion of football meat of the season." Ira Rogers' Mountaineers were 1–0–1 on the season, having beaten West Virginia Wesleyan and tying former Pitt star Pat Herron's Washington & Lee Generals. "Rogers was not satisfied with the showing of his men and promises to have them at top form for the contest Saturday." ''The Post-Gazette'' spoke with coach Sutherland: "My team has been hailed far and wide, and this first hard test will either prove that Pitt merits the favorable comment it has received or it will convince the 'too-enthusiastic' that football games are decided on the field and not on paper." Pitt led the series 14–7–1 with West Virginia and out scored the Mountaineers 352 to 146 in the twenty-two games played. Excitement reigned on game day as four trains arrived from Morgantown with 1,500 Mountaineer fans and the West Virginia 62-member marching band. In addition two scoreboards were erected to keep the spectators up-to-date on the fourth game of the World Series between the Yankees and Pirates being played at Yankee Stadium. The game day program cost $.25 and had a colorful art deco cover illustrated by John G. Carr, a former Pitt and Carnegie Tech student.(see photo) ''The Sunday Sun-Telegraph'' gushed: "Making the sad mistake of invading Pittsburgh yesterday without taking the precaution to be supported by a company of Marines, the West Virginia University football team took the worst punch on its gridironistic chin that it has suffered in 20 years, being trampled under the ripping claws of Jock Sutherland's Golden Panthers to the merry tune of 40–0. Any football team that can beat West Virginia 40–0 is some team. Well, make no mistake – this Pitt team of 1927 is some team." In the opening period the Pitt offense advanced the ball to the Mountaineers 9-yard line. On fourth down Charles Edwards attempted field goal was low and West Virginia gained possession on their 3-yard line. They punted out of danger and Pitt had possession on the Mountaineer 43-yard line. Four plays moved the ball to the West Virginia 27-yard line as time ran out in the first quarter. Pitt opened the second stanza with two pass plays that moved the ball to the 11-yard line. Allan Booth replaced an injured Tom Parkinson and ran the ball to the 4-yard line. Gilbert “Gibby” Welch gained a first down and "Booth crashed through center for a touchdown. Welch held the ball and Booth was successful in his try for extra point." Pitt 7; West Virginia 0. The 20,000 spectators were then treated to the play of the season. On the kick-off "Gibby caught the ball well back of his own goal line and twisting and dodging with the speed and grace of a Grange, raced through the entire West Virginia team for a touchdown. It was the greatest run in the history of the stadium, one of the greatest in the records of football." Booth missed the placement. Pitt 13; West Virginia 0. The third Pitt touchdown of the first half was scored by Walter Hoban on a two yard pass play from Welch. Booth converted the point and Pitt led 20 to 0 at halftime. Pitt added 3 touchdowns and one extra point in the second half. "By the middle of the third period there was not a single sub on the Pitt bench, and Coach Sutherland was hunting extra uniforms for the cheer leaders and pep boys." Pitt totaled 29 first downs to 5 for the Mountaineers. West Virginia completed 3 of 6 passes and the Panthers were good on 6 of 10, one for a touchdown. Gibby Welch ran for 176 yards which was 10 yards more than the entire West Virginia team. West Virginia finished the season with a 2–4–3 record. The Pitt starting lineup for the game against West Virginia was Felix Demoise (left end), William Kern (left tackle), Alex Fox (left guard), Andrew Cutler (center), John Roberts (right guard), Chester Wasmuth (right tackle), Albert Guarino (right end), Charles Edwards (quarterback), Gibby Welch (left halfback), James Hagan (right halfback) and Tom Parkinson (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Joe Donchess, Allan Booth, Richard Goldberg, Walter Hoban, Andrew Salata, Ray Montgomery, Paul Fisher, Philip Sargeant, Dwight Fyock, Frank Shaw, Mike Getto, Felix Wilps, Chester Doverspike and Lester Cohen.at Drake
The Panthers only road game of the season was toCarnegie Tech
Since Carnegie Tech won three of the past four games versus the Panthers and defeated Notre Dame last season, the city championship took on increased significance in the Panther schedule. Pitt led the series 10–3 but "anytime you put 11 Techites and 11 Pittites on the same gridiron-it's a battle royal." Sixth year coach Walter Steffen's team was 3–1 for the season, having lost to Washington & Jefferson 20 to 6 in their last outing. Future All-American Howard Harpster was the quarterback and captain Purl Anderson anchored the line for the Tartans. Since Pitt fullback Allan Booth was injured in the Drake game, Tom Parkinson was the only new face in the Pitt starting lineup. Jock Sutherland was cautious: "Naturally, I hope for a victory, but I anticipate no walkover." The city championship bragging rights were being contested in three matches. The Tech versus Pitt cross country meet and freshmen football game both preceded the varsity game. "The Golden trimmed Pitt band, the plaid Kiltie clan, the victory-thirsty Pitt students, the loyal Skibos, the Pitt and Tech cheerleaders will all combine in a pre-planned sideline color and cheering demonstration that promises to surpass those of any of the 13 Pitt-Tech games of the past." The ''Post-Gazette'' reported: "The football classic at Pitt stadium this afternoon will be broadcast by Westinghouse radio station KDKA, as a part of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette sporting service. The kick-off is scheduled to take place at 2:30 o'clock. Preceding this event the announcer of KDKA will give the lineup of the two teams and tell of incidents that lead up to the start of the game, followed by a description of each play. So, tune in to KDKA if you find it impossible to attend the game and you will receive a mental picture of the classic." ''The Pitt Weekly'' recapped: "The Golden Panthers with 58,000 people looking on made Carnegie Tech's greatest dread become a reality last Saturday afternoon in the stadium as they outfought the Tartans for a 23 to 7 score and regained the city championship." The first quarter was scoreless as Tech advanced the ball to the Pitt 21-yard line but Harpster missed a drop-kick field goal. Late in the second period Pitt punted to the Tartans and the ball caromed off Cyril Letzelter and Joe Donchess fell on it for the Panthers at the Tech 5-yard line. On fourth down "there was a terrific pileup at center as Welch struck and the referee dove into the mass. When he got to the bottom he found the ball over the line for a touchdown as the Pitt stands went wild." Booth's placement kick was perfect and Pitt led 7 to 0. After the kick-off the Panthers defense held the Tartans and forced a punt. The Pitt offense utilized the passing game as Welch completed a 35 yard pass play to Albert Guarino to the Tech 30-yard line. A 14 yard pass play to Booth made it first down on the sixteen. Six running plays moved the ball to the 1-yard line. "Welch struck left tackle for the touchdown. Booth again kicked a perfect placement for the extra point." Pitt led 14 to 0 at halftime. In the third quarter James Hagan's punt was blocked and Tech tackle Robert Schmidt recovered on the Pitt 14-yard line. Glen Moorhead rounded left end for a first down on the 3-yard line. Moorhead took it to the two through right guard. "Letzelter plunged over for a touchdown at left guard" and he added the point after to make it 14 to 7 at the end of three quarters. The Pitt offense started the fourth stanza with the ball on their own 20-yard line. With Welch and Paul Fisher gaining huge chunks of yardage, the Panthers advanced to a first down on the Tartans 2-yard line and Tech needed a time out. On first down Hagan lost three yards. On second down Tom Parkinson gained three yards. On third down "Parkinson struck right guard for the touchdown." Booth missed the placement, but Pitt led 20 to 7. The Panthers threatened to score again as they drove from their 35-yard line through the Tartan defense to the Tech 10-yard line. The Tech defense held and Booth settled for a perfect 17-yard field goal to end the scoring. Pitt 23 to Tech 7. Carnegie Tech finished the season with a 5–4–1 record. The Pitt starting lineup for the city championship was Joe Donchess (left end), William Kern (left tackle), Alex Fox (left guard), Andrew Cutler (center),John Roberts (right guard), Chester Wasmuth (right tackle), Albert Guarino (right end), Charles Edwards (quarterback), Gibby Welch (left halfback), James Hagan (right halfback) and Tom Parkinson (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Paul Fisher, Ray Montgomery, Allan Booth, Mike Getto, Richard Goldberg, Felix Demoise, Andrew Salata, Walter Hoban, Toby Uansa, Philip Sargeant, Dwight Fyock, Chester Doverspike and Felix Wilps.Allegheny
Allegheny, which narrowly lost to the Panthers in 1926, "will trot into the stadium greatly under-rated and still thirsty for a real victory." Second year coach Melvin Merritt's Methodist's were 0–3–1 on the season. Allegheny beat Pitt in 1901 and 1902 but since then the series has been all Panthers as they have won four straight and out scored the boys from Meadville 171–14. "Coach Merritt is confident that this team will shake the jinx that has persisted ever since the second half of the Dartmouth game, and that the Panthers will find a victory no easy matter." The ''Pittsburgh Post-Gazette'' noted: "The game with Allegheny provides a breathing spell between the trying first half of the Pitt schedule and the much more difficult second half." Charles Edwards, William Kern, Walter Hoban, Paul Fisher and James Hagan were all injured to some degree in the Tech game and were questionable for action against Allegheny. Coach Sutherland hoped to make liberal use of his reserves. Havey Boyle of ''The Sunday Sun-Telegraph'' put it simply: "The second, third and fourth-string players on the Pitt varsity football team trampled Allegheny, 52 to 0, yesterday afternoon at the Pitt Stadium before a crowd of 8,000 persons." "It wasn't easy for the Golden Panthers, with five or six regulars on the bench at the start of the game, it was a cinch." Pitt scored five touchdowns and two extra points in the first quarter, then tacked on two touchdowns and another point after in the second stanza to register a halftime score of 45 to 0. The Methodists fared much better in the second half holding the Panther fourth string to one touchdown and conversion. An odd play occurred in the second quarter. After Toby Uansa scored his touchdown, in lieu of kicking, the Panthers decided to run the ball for the extra point. "(Felix ) Welps was given the chance and he was successful much to the amazement of the Allegheny players and spectators." Allegheny finished the season 0–7–1. The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Allegheny was Felix Demoise (left end), Mike Getto (left tackle), Alex Fox (left guard), Richard Goldberg (center), Ray Montgomery (right guard), Chester Wasmuth (right tackle), Philip Sargeant (right end), Andrew Salata (quarterback), Gibby Welch (left halfback), Toby Uansa (right halfback) and Dwight Fyock (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Arthur Corson, Chester Doverspike, Felix Wilps, Edward Seifert, Ted Helsing, Frank Shaw, Philip Goldberg, Lester Cohen, Reginald Bowen, Edward Sherako, Lester Zeedick, Louis Marohnic, Frank Mahoney and Ted Meier.Washington & Jefferson
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Third year coach Ernest Bearg and the Nebraska eleven came east to engage in their second intersectional battle of the season. The Cornhuskers record stood at 4–1 with a loss by one point at Missouri their only misstep. The heavy Nebraska lineup featured three All-Americans: tackle Ray Randels, guard Danny McMullen and halfback Glenn Presnell. "The last meeting of the teams was in 1921 at Forbes Field, when the Westerners scored a 10 to 0 triumph over one of 'Pop' Warner's best elevens." The Panthers hoped for a dry field to better utilize their passing game because the Cornhuskers had only given up 4 first downs on the ground. "Dr. Sutherland, however, is frankly pessimistic for the first time this season. His pessimism should carry some weight, for he has not broken out with any lamentations previously this year. He has claimed right along that Nebraska would be as tough as any team on the schedule and with the game right upon us it would appear that the doctor knows what he has been talking about." With both starting quarterbacks still ailing, Sutherland started the game with the same lineup used in the Washington & Jefferson game. Harry G. Scott in his book "Jock Sutherland – Architect of Men" summarized this game: "When Coach Ernest Bearg came to town with his big Nebraska Cornhuskers, the spectators were in for one of the most scintillating games ever played in Pittsburgh. Behind flawless interference, (Gibby) Welch took the opening kickoff and rushed ninety-seven yards down the field in his second superlative touchdown run of the season! Nebraska countered with a 51 yard drive to its goal line, spearheaded by the hard-running Glenn Presnell and Blue Howell and aided and abetted by a magnificent line. Before the half ended, (James) Hagan made the second score for Pitt on a dazzling 63 yard run from scrimmage. Then, on a pass from Hagan, Welch made his second long touchdown sprint of the game - seventy-one yards. The conversion was good as the two previous ones had been. Nebraska was able to put on only one more scoring march, and the victory went to the Panthers, 21–13." Coach Sutherland was pleased: "The result of the Pitt-Nebraska game simply proves that a fighting team can always win, and is always dangerous. Our team fought hard and they swept Nebraska off their feet right at the start...Nebraska has a fine team, the best we have met this year...Both teams played hard clean football and both deserve a world of credit for the fine exhibition of football they put up. I have nothing but praise for the Nebraska players and for Coach Bearg." Coach Bearg was gracious: "Pitt is the best team we have played since I have been at Nebraska and the only team able to score 21 points on us in four years. They played perfect football and would have beaten any team in the country yesterday...Pitt has a great football team." The Cornhuskers finished the season with a 6–2 record. The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Nebraska was Joe Donchess (left end), William Kern (left tackle),Alex Fox (left guard), Andrew Cutler (center), John Roberts (right guard), Chester Wasmuth (right tackle), Albert Guarino (right end), Tom Parkinson (quarterback), Gibby Welch (left halfback), James Hagan (right halfback) and Allan Booth (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Andrew Salata, Ray Montgomery, Toby Uansa, Mike Getto and Felix Demoise.Penn State
For the undefeated Pitt Panthers, a Thanksgiving Day victory would merit the championship of western Pennsylvania and the entire east, a claim to the national title and an invitation to the Rose Bowl. Tenth-year coach Hugo Bezdek and his Nittany Lion squad stood in the way. Penn State was 6–1–1 for the season, having lost to Bucknell early 13–7 and tying a strong NYU team 13–13. The team was led by halfback Johnny Roepke, a "triple-threat" man, who could kick, pass, or run with equal ability and was named to Walter Eckersall's All-America third team. "The Lions are determined to make amends for the seven lean years they have experienced since they last defeated Pitt." "The Nittany youths will be the underdogs tomorrow, but no underdog ever had a better chance to win an important game." Coach Sutherland's quarterbacks (Charles Edwards and Paul Fisher) were both healthy which "should add that smoothness to the Panther attack that seemed missing at times." Coach Sutherland was concerned that the team may be "California Dreaming" and not thinking about the game at hand. "If they think too much about going to the Coast, the first thing they know, they'll take one on the button in this State game Thursday. After the state game is the time to think about taking the train for the West." Regis M. Welsh of the ''Pittsburgh Post-Gazette'' reported: "On to California rides one of the greatest Pitt teams ever to grace a local gridiron. Back to Penn State limps another famed Nittany team, clawed even worse than before, to tell the natives the annual story of a sad Thanksgiving day. Into the annals of football goes one of the most daring and spectacular of all Pitt halfbacks. All because yesterday, with an almost summer sun shining down on 60,000 holiday fans, the Pitt Panther of 1927, its nationwide supremacy challenged by what had been rumored as one of the best Penn State teams of the last 20 years, surpassed all but one of the previous conquests of the Nittany, functioned as it never did before during this season, and as a crowning glory to one of Pitt's greatest years, actually romped away with a 30 to 0 victory." After a scoreless first quarter in which Allan Booth fell inches short on a 23 yard field goal attempt, Pitt took control of the game. James Hagan punted to the State on their 10-yard line. On second down State halfback John Miller tried a right end sweep and was tackled in the end zone by William Kern for a safety. Pitt led 2–0. Pitt regained possession on their 44-yard line. Hagan gained 25 yards and Gibby Welch tacked on 23 yards and Pitt had first down on the Nittany 7-yard line. Booth ripped through the State line to the 3-yard line. Hagan followed with a plunge to the one-foot line. Booth scored the touchdown and added the extra point. The Panthers had the ball on the State 3-yard line as time expired in the half with Pitt ahead 9 to 0. In the third period Pitt blocked a State punt and gained possession on the their 40-yard line. Seven running plays moved the ball to the two-yard line where Welch tore through the line in front of great blocking and scored the touchdown. Booth tacked on the point and Pitt led 16 to 0 at the end of three quarters. Early in the final stanza Roepke fumbled and Pitt recovered on their 39-yard line. The Panthers methodically advanced the ball to the State 3-yard line and Booth "crashed over for an touchdown." His placement was perfect and Pitt led 23 to 0. "The final score came as an aftermath to a series of forward passes, double passes and triple passes." Hagan got the touchdown and Booth completed a perfect day of placements. Coach Sutherland used his bench players for the final minutes. Pitt 30 to Penn State 0. The Panthers totally dominated as they gained 391 yards to 76 for State and earned 21 first downs to their 5. The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Penn State was Joe Donchess (left end), William Kern (left tackle), Alex Fox (left guard), Andrew Cutler (center), John Roberts (right guard), Chester Wasmuth (right tackle), Albert Guarino (right end), Charles Edwards (quarterback), Gibby Welch (left halfback), James Hagan (right halfback) and Allan Booth (fullback).; Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Paul Fisher, Andrew Salata, Ray Montgomery, Felix Demoise, Dwight Fyock, Walter Hoban, Richard Goldberg, Chester Doverspike, Philip Sargeant and Edward Seifert.Alumni exhibition game
On December 10, "a host of former Panther stars, determined that the 1927 aggregation shall not go unprepared to the coast to meet Stanford in the tournament of roses game on Jan. 2, have taken a most practical method of insuring it. They will offer their more or less aged bodies as a sacrifice to the conditioning process for Dr. Sutherland's current eleven, and the public is welcome to watch the business free of charge." Max Hannum of The Pittsburgh Press reported: "For the second time this season, the Golden Panther was prevented from crossing another team's goal line. Andy Kerr's Presidents turned the trick the first time, and Charley Bowser's aggregation of old-timers duplicated the feat yesterday at the Pitt stadium." Pitt won the game 2 to 0. They scored in the second quarter when alumni center Marsh Johnson snapped the ball high over Jack Harding's head and into and out of the end zone for a safety. About 7,000 people ventured to the stadium for one last chance to see the varsity and also to see some former stars. "The contest proved to be an excellent workout for the varsity."vs Stanford (Rose Bowl)
The day after the Penn State game Pitt received the following invitation: "Stanford officially offers you an invitation to meet them in football on January 2, 1928, at Pasadena. Please advise as soon as possible and contract will follow." The Pitt athletic council answered: "The University of Pittsburgh accepts your invitation to play the Leland Stanford University football team at the Tournament of Roses, January 2, 1928." Fourth-year Coach John B. "Jock" Sutherland led the Panthers to an undefeated season, Eastern Championship, and first Rose Bowl invitation for the University to play Stanford, coached by Sutherland's own coach and predecessor, Glenn Scobey "Pop" Warner. Glenn Warner stepped down as Pitt coach at the conclusion of the 1923 season and took over the Stanford football program. His initial season (1924) was a success as he led the Cardinals to a 7–1–1 record and trip to the Rose Bowl where they lost 27-10 to Notre Dame. His 1926 team went unbeaten and returned to the Rose Bowl to play Alabama. That game ended in a 7 to 7 tie. His 1927 Stanford eleven lost two games and had an 7–2–1 record but received the Rose Bowl invitation again. On Thanksgiving day Coach Warner was in Pitt Stadium scouting the Panthers. "When Pop Warner spends more than a month preparing for a foe you can bet a few simoleons that his team won't be any slouch...The veteran mentor has had Andy Kerr, whose W. & J. team tied the Panthers, helping him in practice and on top of this will have the psychological edge of being the underdog. 'Pop' really shouldn't need much more in this case." Stanford had three players who were mentioned on All-American teams: fullback, Biff Hoffman; center John McCreery and guard Seraphim Post. "The first Pitt team to travel to the West Coast for an intersectional postseason game left Pittsburgh in two labeled Pullman cars on (Monday) December 26, 1927, at nine o'clock in the evening. They stopped in Dodge City, Kansas, on Wednesday for a four-hour practice and at Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Thursday for a three-hour practice." The Friday stop at Ashfork, Arizona was switched to Winslow, Arizona, due to weather conditions. "With the entire squad kicking the ball around and messing things up in general, Sutherland cut the drill short to the disappointment of the spectators, who were enjoying the show immensely." The team attracted large groups of spectators wherever they stopped and local entertainment was provided. On Saturday morning they arrived in Pasadena, where they were welcomed by a great crowd before leaving the station for their headquarters, the Hotel Vista Del Arroyo. Saturday and Sunday's practice was held in the Rose Bowl. Max E. Hannum of ''The Pittsburgh Press'' reported that Coach Sutherland was worried: "We will have to be 25 percent stronger than Stanford to win. They know the conditions out here, and if the day is as warm as it promises to be, we will undoubtedly be handicapped. The boys are just now realizing the gravity of the task confronting them and I am afraid they cannot shake off a week of picnicking. Warner has primed his team as he rarely has before. Charley (Bowser) and I are nerving ourselves for defeat." Ralph Davis of ''The Pittsburgh Press'' noted: "Today's Rose Bowl fracas will be described by radio to millions of people all over the land. A gigantic aerial hook-up has been arranged and about 5 o'clock this afternoon fans all over the nation will listen in on the start of the contest, and thereafter follow it eagerly until the last play has been consummated.Scoring summary
Postseason
"The University of Illinois football team was heralded national champion of 1927, by Frank Dickinson, originator of the Dickinson football rating system. The University of Pittsburgh was named second. Minnesota third; Notre Dame fourth and Yale fifth." The Panthers were recognized as national champs by two minor polls – the Esso Gas ratings and the Veteran Athletes Body ratings. On February 4, 1928 the Panthers were presented the Joseph H. Jolley Trophy, emblematic of the eastern football championship for 1927, from the Veteran Athletes of Philadelphia at the Penn Athletic Club in Philadelphia, Pa. At the annual football banquet twenty-two Panthers and the student manager received their letters – Captain Gilbert Welch, Charles Edwards, William Kern, Felix Demoise, Andrew Salata, Allan Booth, John Roberts, Chester Wasmuth, Tom Parkinson, James hagan, Philip Sargeant, Richard Goldberg, Walter Hoban, Andrew Cutler, Ray Montgomery, Alex Fox, Joe Donchess, Mike Getto, Albert Guarino, Dwight Fyock, Paul Fisher, Toby Uansa and William McKee. The lettermen then elected guard Alex Fox captain for the 1928 season. David Chester Stewart, a member of the class of 1929 in the School of Business Administration, was selected to be the 1928 varsity student football manager. The selection was made by a committee of five, made up of the Captain, the Coach, the Varsity Football Manager, the Assistant Athletic Director and the Graduate Manager.All-American selections
Gilbert “Gibby” Welch – halfback (1st team Associated Press; 1st team International News Service by Davis Walsh; 1st team Collier's Weekly by Grantland Rice; 1st team United Press International; 1st team Walter Eckersall; 1st team Billy Evans; 1st team Hearst Papers' Consensus 1st team New York Sun)References
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