The 1958 Maine Black Bears football team was an

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team that represented the

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as a member of the

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and

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during the

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. In its eighth season under head coach Harold Westerman, the team compiled a 6–2 record (4–1 against Yankee Conference and 2–1 against MIAA opponents) and finished second out of the six teams in the Yankee Conference. The team played its home games at Alumni Field in

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. Niles Nelson was the team captain. The team's statistical leaders included left halfback John Welch with 472 rushing yards; quarterback Bob Pickett with 384 passing yards; end John Theriault with 149 receiving yards; and right halfback Wayne Champeon with 34 points scored (five touchdowns and two two-point conversions).

Schedule

After the season

The following Black Bear was selected in the

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after the season.

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Maine Black Bears football seasons

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