1961 Ottawa Braves football team

College football season February 2026 July 2024 1961 Ottawa Braves football Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference KCAC 9–0 9–0 Richard Peters 9th Cook Field KCAC champion The 1961 Ottawa Braves football team was an American football team that represented Ottawa University of Ottawa, Kansas, as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) during the 1961 college football season. In their ninth season under head coach Richard Peters, the Braves compiled a 9–0 record, won the KCAC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 289 to 42.1961 - Ottawa (KS) College Football Data Warehouse http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/incomplete_data/game_by_game_current.php?teamid=2442&year=1961 https://web.archive.org/web/20150911053335/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/incomplete_data/game_by_game_current.php?teamid=2442&year=1961 October 13, 2023 September 11, 2015 It was the third undefeated season in Ottawa football history.3rd Unbeaten Team In Ottawa U History The Ottawa Herald November 14, 1961 3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-herald-3rd-unbeaten-team-in-o/133398098/ Newspapers.com The season was also part of a 23-game winning streak that began on November 13, 1959, and ended on October 13, 1962, including back-to-back perfect seasons in 1960 and 1961.Points Count, And C of E had More Than OU: Braves' Streak Snapped At 23 The Ottawa Herald Lamar Phillips October 15, 1962 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-herald-points-count-and-c-of/133362081/ Newspapers.com Mike Brown led the KCAC in scoring with 73 points on four touchdowns, 34 extra points, and five field goals. He also won NAIA All-America honors as a defensive end. The team played its home games at Cook FieldOttawa, Kansas. Schedule y September 16 1961 Friends Falcons Friends Cook Field Ottawa, KS W 28-0 Braves Off To Good Start In KCAC Race The Ottawa Herald September 18, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-herald-braves-off-to-good-sta/133406689/ Newspapers.com September 23 at 1961 Bethel Graymaroons Bethel (KS) North Newton, KS W 20-0 Braves Post 12th Straight Victory The Ottawa Herald September 25, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-herald-braves-post-12th-strai/133406567/ Newspapers.com September 29 1961 Sterling Warriors Sterling Cook Field Ottawa, KS W 37-0 OU Keeps Record Spotless: Whips Sterling, 37-0, For Third Straight Win The Ottawa Herald September 30, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-herald-ou-keeps-record-spotle/133406395/ Newspapers.com October 7 at 1961 College of Emporia Fighting Presbies College of Emporia Emporia, KS W 20-10 Braves Down C. of E. 20-10; Lead League; Presby Defense Is Not Able to Stop Fast Ottawa Back The Emporia Gazette October 9, 1961 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-emporia-gazette-braves-down-c-of-e/133406052/ Newspapers.comBraves Come From Behind To Defeat Favored C Of E The Ottawa Herald October 9, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-herald-braves-come-from-behin/133406201/ Newspapers.com October 14 1961 Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes Kansas Wesleyan Cook Field Ottawa, KS W 38-13 OU Wins 15th Straight The Ottawa Herald October 16, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-herald-ou-wins-15th-straight/133405834/ Newspapers.com October 21 1961 Southwestern Moundbuilders Southwestern (KS)<hc> Cook Field Ottawa, KS W 42-0 Braves Delight Homecoming Crowd The Ottawa Herald October 23, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-herald-braves-delight-homecom/133405626/ Newspapers.com October 27 at 1961 McPherson Bulldogs McPherson McPherson, KS W 34-0 Brown's Magic Toe Helps OU To 17th Straight Win The Ottawa Herald October 28, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-herald-browns-magic-toe-help/133405437/ Newspapers.com November 3 1961 Bethany Swedes Bethany Cook Field Ottawa, KS W 28-6 Braves Roll To 18th Straight: Stubborn Swedes Dumped, 28-6 The Ottawa Herald Lamar Phillips November 4, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-herald-braves-roll-to-18th-st/133397586/ Newspapers.com November 11 at 1961 Baker Wildcats Baker Baldwin City, KS W 42-13 OU Dumps Baker, To Close Perfect Season: OU In Small Select Group The Ottawa Herald Associated Press November 13, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-herald-ou-dumps-baker-to-clo/133397835/ Newspapers.com Statistics Ottawas led the KCAC in rushing offense with an average of 250.5 rushing yards per game. They ranked second in total offense with an average of 334.6 yards per game. Defensively, they led the conference in total defense (162. yards), rushing defense (117.7 yards per game), and passing defense (44.4 yards per game).OU Defense Best In KCAC The Ottawa Herald November 18, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-herald-ou-defense-best-in-kca/157058154/ Newspapers.com Ottawa's Mike Brown led the conference in scoring with 73 points on four touchdowns, 34 extra points, and five field goals. He successfully converted 21 consecutive extra point kicks. Awards and honors Mike Brown was a first-team pick as a defensive end on the NAIA All-America football team.Ottawa's Brown Honored: Pittsburg Places Hess, Beal on NAIA Stars The Wichita Eagle December 8, 1961 8B https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-ottawas-brown-honored/157058752/ Newspapers.com Ottawa players took 10 spots on the KCAC all-star offensive and defensive teams selected by the conference coaches. Mike Brown and Bill Shook were included on both offensive and defensive teams. The honorees were: Mike Brown - end (offense), linebacker (defense) Bill Shook - guard (offense), linebacker (defense) Clarence Whitesell tackle (offense) Pat Jeffereson - guard (offense) Jerry Lawson - center (offense) Jim King - linebacker (defense) Ken Smart - defensive back Jon McAninch - defensive back Ottawa Places Ten on 'Stars: KCAC Champions Dominant Choices The Wichita Morning Eagle December 5, 1961 5B https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-ottawa-places-ten-on/157059384/ Newspapers.com Playerws The following 35 players received football letters for their participation on the 1961 team: Duane Bissett, freshman Mike Brown, senior Bruce Bundy, freshman Arlys Carter, senior Steve Coe, freshman Dan Coons, freshman Richard Esterlund, freshman Val Finney, sophomore Jerry Freeman, freshman Dave Gerber, freshman Ed Hampton, sophomore Jerry Harshaw, freshman Pat Jefferson, junior Jim King, co-captain, senior John Krebbs, freshman Jerry Lawson, senior John McAninch, co-captain, junior Roger Moore, sophomore Bob Ord, sophomore Bruce Pemberton, senior Dennis Powers, sophomore Warren Rinehart, sophomore Bob Rose, freshman Gene Sacha, sophomore Con Schuyler, sophomore Floyd Scott, freshman Jim Shafer, sophomore Bill Shook, co-captain, senior Ken Smart, sophomore Ron Smith, freshman Richard Spong, sophomore David Stotts, sophomore Fred Thompson, junior Clarence Whitesell, co-captain, senior Larry Young, freshman Approve Letters For 35 Braves The Ottawa Herald November 16, 1961 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-herald-approve-letters-for-35/157060147/ Newspapers.com References Ottawa Category:Ottawa Braves football seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Ottawa Braves football Category:Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference football champion seasons