1928 Albion Methodists football team

American college football season February 2026 July 2024 1928 Albion Methodists football 1928 Albion Methodists football team.jpg 285 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association MIAA 8–0 5–0 Bud Daugherty 2nd Alumni Field MIAA champion The 1928 Albion Methodists football team, sometimes referenced as the Albion Purple and Gold, was an American football team that represented Albion College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 1928 college football season. In their second season under head coach Bud Daugherty, the Britons compiled a perfect 8–0 record (5–0 against MIAA members), won the MIAA championship, shut out six of eight opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 121 to 13.Year-by-Year Scores Albion College February 5, 2024 https://gobrits.com/sports/2021/7/29/football-year-by-year-scores.aspx It was the first perfect season for Albion's football program since going 4–0 in 1891. The season included a 2–0 upset victory over Harry Kipke's Michigan State Spartans. Daugherty joined the Albion faculty in 1927 with duties as athletic director and coach. In 1928, he led Albion to MIAA championships in baseball, track, and football. The football team reportedly lacked outstanding stars but won a reputation as "a well-conditioned and well developed team" and one where each man "was working for the team, not himself." Team leaders included co-captain and end "Smiling" Mike Palermo and halfback Bill Lightbody.Daugherty Teams Win Three Titles This Year for Albion The Battle Creek Enquirer and News November 5, 1928 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-daugherty-teams-wi/140405452/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Alumni Field in Albion, Michigan. Schedule y y September 29 1928 Valparaiso Crusaders Valparaiso<ncg> Alumni Field Albion, MI W 12-0 Opening Contest Is Won by Albion: Purple and Gold Turn Back Valparaiso University Yesterday at Albion The Battle Creek Enquirer and News September 30, 1928 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-opening-contest-is/140412921/ Newspapers.com October 6 at Michigan State<ncg> College Field East Lansing, MI W 2-0 6,000–7,000 Albion Upsets Spartans, 2-0: Grove's Muff of Pass Behind State's Goal Line Results in Score Detroit Free Press October 7, 1928 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35403820/albion_upsets_spartans_20/ Newspapers.comMichigan State Chastened By Surprising Albion Win Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton October 8, 1928 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-michigan-state-cha/140413215/ Newspapers.com October 13 1928 Detroit Tech Dynamics Detroit Tech<ncg> Alumni Field Albion, MI W 25-0 Technology Bows to Albion College: Detroit School Is Beaten, 25 to 0, After One Threat Detroit Free Press October 14, 1928 23 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-technology-bows-to-al/140413521/ Newspapers.com October 20 1928 Olivet Crimson Olivet<hc> Alumni Field Albion, MI W 26-7 5,000 Albion Defeats Olivet 26 to 7 The Battle Creek Enquirer and News October 21, 1928 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-albion-defeats-oli/140413838/ Newspapers.com October 27 1928 Kalamazoo Hornets Kalamazoo Alumni Field Albion, MI W 14-0 Albion Trims Kazoo, 14 to 0, in Hard Fight: Methodists Score Two Touchdowns and Safety on Baptist Eleven Detroit Free Press October 28, 1928 23 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-albion-trims-kazoo-1/140417375/ Newspapers.com November 3 at 1928 Alma Maroon and Cream Alma Alma, MI W 9-6 Albion Dims Hopes of Alma Detroit Free Press November 4, 1928 23 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-albion-dims-hopes-of/140417162/ Newspapers.com November 10 at 1928 Hillsdale Dales Hillsdale Hillsdale, MI W 26-0 Albion Defeats Hillsdale, 26-0 Detroit Free Press November 11, 1928 25 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-albion-defeats-hillsd/140435680/ Newspapers.com November 16 1928 Hope Flying Dutchmen Hope Alumni Field Albion, MI W 7-0 Albion Keeps Record Clean: Methodists Close Grid Season Undefeated by Downing Hope, to 0 Detroit Free Press November 17, 1928 17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-albion-keeps-record-c/140416725/ Newspapers.comAlbion, Defeating Alma, Clinches M.I.A.A. Football Championship The Battle Creek Enquirer and News November 17, 1928 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-albion-defeating/140416522/ Newspapers.com References Albion Category:Albion Britons football seasons Category:Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Albion football