1950 Ball State Cardinals football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1950 Ball State Cardinals football Independent 2–4–1 John Magnabosco 15th Ball State Field The 1950 Ball State Cardinals football team was an American football team that represented Ball State Teachers College (later renamed Ball State University) as an independent during the 1950 college football season. In its 15th season under head coach John Magnabosco, the team compiled a 2–4–1 record.2007 Ball State Football Media Guide Ball State University 2007 96 http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/bitstream/handle/123456789/194436/2007Football.pdf;jsessionid=0B37326FBDE020AA536399711948B1E4?sequence=1 July 8, 2020 The 1950 season followed a 1949 season in which the Cardinals had compiled a perfect 8–0 record. Key players on the 1950 Ball State team included quarterback Bob Baker and halfbacks Don McAfee and Dick Isenberg. During the 1950 season, Ball State began discussions that led to its joining the new Indiana Collegiate Conference for the 1951 season.Ball State Group to Meeting of New Conference The Muncie Star October 8, 1950 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96796823/indiana-collegiate-conference/ Newspapers.comCardinals, Bearcats Full of Run at Finish The Muncie Star Bob Barnet November 13, 1950 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96797957/cardinals-bearcats-full-of-run-at/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Ball State Field in Muncie, Indiana. Schedule Eastern y y y September 23 at Eastern Illinois Lincoln Field Charleston, IL L 6-35 Illinoisans Stop Card Eleven, 35-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95700660/the-star-press/ February 20, 2022 The Muncie Star September 24, 1950 1C Newspapers.com October 7 1950 DePauw Tigers DePauw Ball State Field Muncie, IN W 27-13 Cards Beat DePauw, 27-13 The Muncie Star Bob Barnet October 8, 1950 1C, 3C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96796577/cards-beat-depauw-27-13/ Newspapers.com October 14 3:00 p.m. Butler Ball State Field Muncie, IN L 7-33 4,000 Butler Travels To Ball State https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-news/153499530/ Indianapolis News Indianapolis, Indiana October 13, 1950 40 August 17, 2024 Newspapers.com Bulldogs Wallop Cardinals, 33 to 7 The Muncie Star Bob Barnet October 15, 1950 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96797086/bulldogs-wallop-cardinals-33-to-7/ Newspapers.com Butler Registers First Grid Victory, Rumbling Over Ball State, 33 To 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star/153499066/ The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, Indiana October 15, 1950 1, section 4 August 17, 2024 Newspapers.com Butler Wins First Game (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star/153499153/ The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, Indiana October 15, 1950 4, section 4 August 17, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 Michigan State Normal<hc> Ball State Field Muncie, IN L 0-13 Huron Line Balks Cards, 13-0 The Muncie Star October 22, 1950 1C, 3C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96795736/huron-line-balks-cards-13-0/ Newspapers.com October 28 at 1950 Valparaiso Crusaders Valparaiso Valparaiso, IN L 7-21 November 4 at 1950 Saint Joseph's Pumas Saint Joseph's (IN) Rensselaer, IN T 7-7 Cards, Pumas in 7 to 7 Draw The Muncie Star November 5, 1950 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96797367/cards-pumas-in-7-to-7-draw/ Newspapers.com November 11 1950 Indiana State Sycamores Indiana State Ball State Field Muncie, IN (Blue Key Victory Bell) W 20-0 Cards Whip Sycamores, 20-0 The Muncie Star Bob Barnet November 12, 1950 1C, 2C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96796307/cards-whip-sycamores-20-0/ Newspapers.comCards End Season With Win Over Indiana State The Muncie Star George Melloan November 13, 1950 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96798210/cards-end-season-with-win-over-indiana/ Newspapers.com References Ball State Category:Ball State Cardinals football seasons Ball State Cardinals football