1916 Oregon Webfoots football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1916 Oregon Webfoots football 1916 University of Oregon football team.pdf 280px Northwest Conference Northwest Pacific Coast Conference PCC 7–0–1 2–0–1 2–0–1 Hugo Bezdek 5th John Beckett Kincaid Field Rose Bowl championNorthwest Conference co-championPCC co-champion Rose Bowl W 14–0 vs. Penn The 1916 Oregon Webfoots football team represented the University of Oregon as a member of the Northwest Conference and the newly-formed Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) during the 1916 college football season. Led by fourth year head coach Hugo Bezdek, the Webfoots compiled an overall record of 7–0–1 with a victory over Penn in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. Oregon had a record of 2–0–1 in Northwest Conference played and 2–0–1 against PCC opponents, placing second in both conferences. The team played home games at Kincaid Field in Eugene, Oregon. This was first Oregon football team to play to the school's "Mighty Oregon" fight song, which was first performed on January 7, 1916.'Mighty Oregon' sings of the past http://dailyemerald.com/2006/11/12/mighty-oregon-sings-of-the-past/ Daily Emerald November 12, 2006 January 18, 2013 In 2016 the Oregon Ducks wore Webfoot throwback jerseys in their game vs. Washington to celebrate the 100th anniversary of both the fight song and the 1916 squad.Alger Tyson Oregon Ducks bring back 'Webfoots' uniforms for game vs. Washington Huskies https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2016/10/oregon_ducks_bring_back_webfoo.html The Oregonian 2016-10-03 7 December 2021 The tops are navy blue with yellow lettering with "Webfoots" across the chest. The bottoms are black. Schedule October 7 w y 1916 Willamette Bearcats Willamette Kincaid Field Eugene, OR 97–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=uU9XAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FvADAAAAIBAJ&pg=2771%2C4630062 Eugene Daily Guard Oregon Associated Press Football results October 7, 1916 1 October 14 w y Multnomah Athletic Club Kincaid Field Eugene, OR 28–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=v09XAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FvADAAAAIBAJ&pg=6250%2C4934871 Eugene Daily Guard Oregon Associated Press Football results October 14, 1916 1https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FeAUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=meADAAAAIBAJ&pg=3600%2C1153569 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Oregon drubs Multnomah October 15, 1916 1, part 3 October 21 w y California California Field Berkeley, CA 39–14 10,000 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=xU9XAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FvADAAAAIBAJ&pg=5568%2C5214232 Eugene Daily Guard Oregon Associated Press California is outclassed by Oregon eleven October 21, 1916 1https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=HuAUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=meADAAAAIBAJ&pg=6169%2C2524600 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Oregon wins from California October 22, 1916 1, part 3 November 4 2:30 p.m. t y Washington Kincaid Field Eugene, OR rivalry 0–0 5,000 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=h8RXAAAAIBAJ&sjid=LPQDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4702%2C2146164 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Pigskin warriors to play in rain November 4, 1916 12https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=0U9XAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FvADAAAAIBAJ&pg=5406%2C5798204 Eugene Daily Guard Oregon Final -- Oregon, 0; Washington, 0 November 4, 1916 1https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iMRXAAAAIBAJ&sjid=LPQDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5485%2C2270756 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Varnell George M. (game referee) Fumbles feature game at Eugene November 6, 1916 18 November 11 w y Washington State Multnomah Field Portland, OR 12–3 8,000 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jcRXAAAAIBAJ&sjid=LPQDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6638%2C2796508 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Varnell George M. Parson's decision made before last week's game November 11, 1916 10https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=109XAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FvADAAAAIBAJ&pg=6150%2C6078004 Eugene Daily Guard Oregon Associated Press Huntington's kick puts U. of O. team in lead November 11, 1916 1https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jsRXAAAAIBAJ&sjid=LPQDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5263%2C2899784 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Varnell George M. (game referee) Pullman defense its Achilles heel November 13, 1916 14 November 25 w y Oregon Agricultural Bell Field Corvallis, OR rivalry 27–0 3,000 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=409XAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FvADAAAAIBAJ&pg=5951%2C6627474 Eugene Daily Guard Oregon Associated Press Oregon leading Aggies in game at Corvallis November 25, 1916 1https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=UN8UAAAAIBAJ&sjid=k-ADAAAAIBAJ&pg=6712%2C1959610 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Oregon defeats O.A.C. grid team November 26, 1916 2, part 3 November 30 w y y Multnomah Athletic Club Multnomah Field Portland, OR 27–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=j08UAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GvADAAAAIBAJ&pg=6492%2C125986 Eugene Daily Guard Oregon Oregon eleven wins from Club eleven December 1, 1916 2https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=nsRXAAAAIBAJ&sjid=LPQDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2489%2C4779741 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Oregon U. trims Multnomah club December 1, 1916 16 January 1, 1917 w y y Penn Tournament Park Pasadena, CA Rose Bowl 14–0 27,000 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=pk8UAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GvADAAAAIBAJ&pg=6170%2C1447462 Eugene Daily Guard Oregon Associated Press Oregon eleven wins, score 14 to 0 January 1, 1917 1 1916 Oregon Ducks Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/oregon/1916-schedule.html College Football @ Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference September 1, 2023 1916 Football Schedule https://goducks.com/sports/football/schedule/1916 University of Oregon Athletics September 1, 2023 2023 Oregon Football Record Book https://goducks.com/documents/2023/8/24/2023_Oregon_Football_Record_Book.pdf University of Oregon Athletics 54 September 1, 2023 Game summaries Willamette Oregon Ducks ;text-align:center; autocollapse Willamette at Oregon – Game summary Saturday, October 7th, 1916 Willamette 0 0 0 0 Oregon 20 28 21 28 Kincaid Field • Eugene, Oregon   Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: Referee: Sam Dolan • Umpire: Bill Schmitt • Linesman: Dean Walker First quarter ORE – Montieth 6-yard run (PAT Missed) ORE – Shy Huntington 1-yard run (S. Huntington Kick) ORE – Hollis Huntington 1-yard run (S. Huntington Kick) Second quarter ORE – H. Huntington 1-yard run (S. Huntington Kick) ORE – S. Huntington 40-yard pass (S. Huntington Kick) ORE – Jensen 8-yard run (S. Huntington Kick) ORE – Montieth 1-yard run (S. Huntington Kick) Third quarter ORE – S. Huntington 1-yard run (S. Huntington Kick) ORE – H. Huntington 5-yard run (S. Huntington Kick) ORE – Montieth 25-yard pass from S. Huntington (S. Huntington Kick) Fourth quarter ORE – S. Huntington 30-yard run (S. Huntington Kick) ORE – S. Huntington 60–yard punt return (S. Huntington Kick) ORE – Tegart 5-yard pass from S. Huntington (S. Huntington Kick) ORE – S. Huntington 60-yard run (Montieth Kick) In their first game of the season the Webfoots defeated the Willamette Methodists by a massive margin of 97–0. Multnomah Athletic Club Oregon Ducks ;text-align:center; autocollapse Multnomah Athletic Club at Oregon – Game summary Saturday, October 14th, 1916 Multnomah Athletic Club 0 0 0 0 Oregon 0 14 7 7 Kincaid Field • Eugene, Oregon   Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: Referee: Sam Dolan • Umpire: Bill Schmitt • Linesman: Clyde Johnson Second quarter ORE – Tegart 20-yard pass from Shy Huntington (S. Huntington Kick) ORE – Johnny Parsons 1-yard run (Montieth Kick) Third quarter ORE – Tegart 15-yard pass from Shy Huntington (S. Huntington Kick) Fourth quarter ORE – Mitchell 30-yard fumble recovery (S. Huntington Kick) In their second game of the season the Webfoots defeated the Multnomah Athletic Club 28–0, recording their second shutout in as many games. California Oregon Ducks ;text-align:center; autocollapse Oregon at California – Game summary Saturday, October 21st, 1916 Oregon 13 7 13 6 California 7 0 0 7 California Field • Berkeley, California 10,000 Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: Referee: Sam Dolan • Umpire: Braddock • Linesman: Adams First quarter CAL – Wells 5-yard run (Montgomery Kick) ORE – Johnny Parsons 1-yard run (Hollis Huntington Kick) ORE – Shy Huntington 1-yard run (PAT Missed) Second quarter ORE – S. Huntington 5-yard run (Beckett Kick) Third quarter ORE – H. Huntington 1-yard run (S. Huntington Kick) ORE – Parsons 20-yard run (PAT Missed) Fourth quarter ORE – Beckett 1-yard run (PAT Missed) CAL – Sharpe 1-yard run (Montgomery Kick) In their first conference game of the season the Webfoots defeated the California Golden Bears 39–14, allowing their only two touchdowns of the season during the game. Washington Oregon Ducks ;text-align:center; autocollapse Washington at Oregon – Game summary Saturday, November 4th, 1916 Washington 0 0 0 0 Oregon 0 0 0 0 Kincaid Field • Eugene, Oregon 10,000 Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: Heavy Rain In their first home conference game of the season the Webfoots tied with the Washington Huskies while playing in a heavy downpour that muddied the field. Washington State November 2014 Oregon Agricultural November 2014 Multnomah Athletic Club November 2014 Penn – Rose Bowl November 2014 Personnel Roster November 2014 Depth chart auto LEJohn BeckettMcKinney 2em LTBrick MitchellB.T. Williams 2em LGW.C. SnyderG. Dudley LHBOrville MontiethJensen 2em CJake Risley  QBShy HuntingtonNeil Morfitt FBHollis Huntington  2em RGBert SpellmanG. Dudley RHBJohnny ParsonsRay Couch 2em RTR.L. TegartB.T. Williams 2em REKen BartlettC.E. 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