1904 Alabama Crimson White football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1904 Alabama Crimson White football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association SIAA 7–3 5–3 W. A. Blount 2nd W. S. Wyatt The QuadWest End Park The 1904 Alabama Crimson White football teamAlabama football teams were not referred to as the "Crimson Tide" until the 1907 season. Prior to 1907, the team was called the "Crimson White" from 1893 to 1906 and the "Cadets" in 1892.http://bryantmuseum.ua.edu/direction.cfm?dir=traditions1 How the Crimson Tide got its name bryantmuseum.ua.edu Paul W. Bryant Museum June 30, 2013 dead https://archive.today/20130630200054/http://bryantmuseum.ua.edu/direction.cfm?dir=traditions1 June 30, 2013 Scott Kennedy Tide football tradition began with 1892 team https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ljQdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kKUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6703%2C2372481 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News April 8, 1992 2F June 30, 2013 "A" (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1904 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season. The team was led by head coach W. A. Blount, in his second season, and played their home games at The Quad in Tuscaloosa and at West End Park in Birmingham, Alabama. In what was the twelfth season of Alabama football, the team finished with a record of seven wins and three losses (7–3, 5–3 SIAA). Schedule October 1 w y Florida Agricultural The Quad Tuscaloosa, AL 29–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8908681/florida_lost_to_alabama_the_atlanta/ The Atlanta Constitution Florida lost to Alabama October 2, 1904 February 12, 2017 5 Newspapers.com October 8 l Clemson West End Park Birmingham, AL rivalry 0–18 Clemson won handily NewsBank: America's Historical Newspapers The Montgomery Advertiser October 9, 1904 20 October 15 w y Mississippi A&M Columbus Fairgrounds Columbus, MS rivalry 10–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8909568/game_awarded_to_alabama_the_atlanta/ The Atlanta Constitution Game awarded to Alabama October 16, 1904 February 12, 2017 4 Newspapers.com October 24 Monday w Nashville The Quad Tuscaloosa, AL 17–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8910018/nashville_lose_to_alabama_the/ The Tennessean Nashville lose to Alabama October 25, 1904 February 12, 2017 7 Newspapers.com November 5 w Georgia The Quad Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry 16–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8910480/alabama_wins_from_georgia_the/ The Atlanta Constitution Alabama wins from Georgia November 6, 1904 February 12, 2017 4 Newspapers.com November 12 l Auburn West End Park Birmingham, AL rivalry 6–29 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/11620595/auburn_victor_over_alabama_the/ The Atlanta Constitution Auburn victor over Alabama November 13, 1904 June 11, 2017 4 Newspapers.com November 24 l Tennessee West End Park Birmingham, AL rivalry 0–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71253452/alabama-went-down-in-defeat/ The Birmingham News Alabama went down in defeat November 24, 1904 February 16, 2021 Newspapers.com December 2 w y LSU State Field Baton Rouge, LA rivalry 11–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71253809/alabama-the-victor-louisiana/ The Times-Democrat Alabama the victor, Louisiana University team loses, 11 to 0 December 3, 1904 February 16, 2021 Newspapers.com December 3 w y Tulane Athletic Park New Orleans, LA 6–0 1,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71254059/alabama-6-tulane-0-last-game-of/ The Times-Democrat Alabama 6; Tulane 0 - Last game of season won by Tuscaloosans December 4, 1904 February 16, 2021 Newspapers.com December 4 w y y Pensacola Athletic Club Pensacola, FL 10–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71254487/tuscaloosa-defeats-pensacola/ The Montgomery Advertiser Tuscaloosa defeats Pensacola December 7, 1904 February 16, 2021 Newspapers.com Scoring note:For the 1904 season, point values were different from those used in contemporary games. In 1904 a touchdown was worth five points, a field goal was worth four points and a conversion (PAT) was worth one point. "A" Game summaries Florida Agricultural To open the 1904 season, Alabama defeated Florida Agricultural College 29–0 at Tuscaloosa. In the game, Alabama touchdowns were scored by William LaFayette Ward (2), Chamberlain, Auxford Burks and Frank Clark.1904 Season Recap The starting lineup was: J. V. Boyles (left end), C. P. Butcher (left tackle), Harvey Sartain (left guard), James C. Gwin (center), Guy Redden (right guard), Gates (right tackle), George Spigener Wilcox (right end), R. R. Cummings (quarterback), Auxford Burks (left halfback), Floy Hall (right halfback), William LaFayette Ward (fullback).Florida was beaten NewsBank: America's Historical Newspapers The Montgomery Advertiser October 2, 1904 5 Clemson Clemson 6 12 Alabama 0 0 October 8 West End ParkBirmingham, AL Source: In what was their first Birmingham game of the season, Alabama were shutout by the Clemson Tigers 18–0 at the West End Park. Puss Derrick gave the Tigers a 6–0 lead with his ten-yard touchdown run early in the first half. Joe Holland then made the final score 18–0 behind his pair of second half touchdown runs. The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Clemson to 0–2.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/play-index/rivals.cgi?request=1&school_id=alabama&opp_id=clemson Alabama vs Clemson Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 11, 2017 Mississippi A&M Alabama 10 0 Mississippi A&M 0 5 October 15 Columbus FairgroundsColumbus, MS Source: A week after their loss to Clemson, Alabama led the Aggies of Mississippi A&M (now known as Mississippi State University) 10–5 in the second half when the Aggie squad left the field and forfeited the contest after a disputed call on the field. The Crimson and White took a 10–0 lead into halftime behind touchdown runs by Auxford Burks and Frank B. Clark. In the second half, Mississippi cut the Alabama lead in half after they scored on a short touchdown run. The game then ended later in the half after the Aggies disputed a referees call and subsequently forfeited the contest. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi A&M to 4–1.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/play-index/rivals.cgi?request=1&school_id=alabama&opp_id=mississippi-state Alabama vs Mississippi State Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 11, 2017 Nashville Nashville 0 0 Alabama 5 12 October 24 The QuadTuscaloosa, AL Source: In what was the only all time match-up against the University of Nashville, Alabama shutout the Garnet and Blue 17–0 at Tuscaloosa.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/play-index/rivals.cgi?request=1&school_id=alabama&opp_id=nashville Alabama vs Nashville Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 11, 2017 Alabama took a 5–0 lead in the first half behind a short Auxford Burks touchdown run. In the second half, the made the final score 17–0 behind a short Frank B. Clark run and a 45-yard run by Burks that saw him escape six tackles en route to his second touchdown of the game. The starting lineup was: Guy Redden (left end), W. C. Oates (left tackle), T. A. McDaniels (left guard), James C. Gwin (center), Harvey Sartain (right guard), C. P. Butcher (right tackle), Aubrey Boyles (right end), W. S. Wyatt (quarterback), Auxford Burks (left halfback), Frank B. Clark (right halfback), S. W. McClesky (fullback). Georgia Georgia 0 5 Alabama 16 0 November 5 The QuadTuscaloosa, AL Sources:Blount's Alabama conquers Georgians NewsBank: America's Historical Newspapers The Montgomery Advertiser November 6, 1904 12 At Tuscaloosa, Alabama defeated Georgia 16–5 and registered their first all time win against the Bulldogs. The Crimson White scored all of their points in the first half and took a 16–0 lead into halftime behind a pair of C. P. Butcher touchdown runs and another by Auxford Burks. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 1–2–1.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/play-index/rivals.cgi?request=1&school_id=alabama&opp_id=georgia Alabama vs Georgia Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 11, 2017 The starting lineup was: George Spigener Wilcox (left end), W. C. Oates (left tackle), T. A. McDaniels (left guard), James C. Gwin (center), Harvey Sartain (right guard), C. P. Butcher (right tackle), Aubrey Boyles (right end), W. S. Wyatt (quarterback), Auxford Burks (left halfback), W. E. Lewis (right halfback), S. W. McClesky (fullback). Auburn Auburn 29 0 Alabama 0 6 November 12 West End ParkBirmingham, AL Source: At Birmingham, Alabama was defeated by Auburn 29–6 and lost what was billed as the "Alabama State Championship." Alabama scored their only points in the second half on a Harvey Sartain touchdown run. The victory bought Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 1–7.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/play-index/rivals.cgi?request=1&school_id=alabama&opp_id=auburn Alabama vs Auburn Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 11, 2017 The starting lineup was: George Spigener Wilcox (left end), W. C. Oates (left tackle), Guy Redden (left guard), James C. Gwin (center), Harvey Sartain (right guard), C. P. Butcher (right tackle), Aubrey Boyles (right end), W. S. Wyatt (quarterback), Auxford Burks (left halfback), Floy Hall (right halfback), S. W. McClesky (fullback). Tennessee Tennessee 5 0 Alabama 0 0 November 24 West End ParkBirmingham, AL Source: On Thanksgiving Day in Birmingham, Tennessee beat Alabama 5–0. McAllister scored on a play Tennessee used throughout the game, where he put his foot on the guard in front of him and had the other backs hurl him forward. LSU Hampered by injuries, LSU was beaten in Baton Rouge by Alabama 11–0. Butcher and Ward scored Alabama's touchdowns. The "feature play of the game" was a fake kick by LSU. Staudinger made 55 yards before Wyatt tackled him, saving a touchdown. Tulane Alabama met Tulane at Athletic Park in New Orleans and won 6–0. Sartain scored Alabama's touchdown. Tulane once drove to the 5-yard line, but lost the ball on downs. Pensacola Athletic Club Alabama 10 0 Pensacola Athletic Club 6 0 December 4 Pensacola, FL Source: In Pensacola, Alabama won over the Pensacola Athletic Club 10–6. The Pensacola Team was composed of former players from Yale, Harvard, Army, Navy, Notre Dame, and Carlisle alongside high school athletes from Pensacola. Wyatt scored two touchdowns for Alabama in the first half. Ward also sustained a broken nose during the game. Just before the end of the first half, Garrett scored for Pensacola. Notes "A" References General http://www.rolltide.com/documents/2016/8/18//1904_season.pdf?id=7712 1904 Season Recap RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics February 12, 2017 PDF Specific Alabama Category:Alabama Crimson Tide football seasons Alabama Crimson White football