1942 Western Michigan Broncos football team
| 1942 Western Michigan Broncos football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Independent |
| 1942 record | 5–1 |
| Head coach | John Gill (1st year) |
| MVP | Bill Yambrick |
| Captain | Bill Yambrick |
| Home stadium | Waldo Stadium |
The 1942 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan College of Education (later renamed Western Michigan University) as an independent during the 1942 college football season. In their first season under head coach John Gill, the Broncos compiled a 5–1 record and outscored their opponents, 66 to 37.[1][2] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[3]
Center Bill Yambrick was the team captain.[4] He also received the team's most outstanding player award.[5]
References
- ↑ "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1940 - 49". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Waldo Stadium". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Football History: All-Time Captains". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Football History: Team Awards". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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