1969 Eastern Michigan Hurons football team
| 1969 Eastern Michigan Hurons football | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Conference | Independent |
| 1969 record | 5–4 |
| Head coach | Dan Boisture (3rd year) |
| Captain | Bob Lints, Gary Matsche |
| Home stadium | Rynearson Stadium |
The 1969 Eastern Michigan Hurons football team represented Eastern Michigan University as an independent during the 1969 college football season. In their third season under head coach Dan Boisture, the Hurons compiled a 5–4 record and outscored their opponents, 255 to 106.[1] On September 27, 1969, the Hurons played their first game in Rynearson Stadium, built at a cost of $1.4 million. The Hurons won the opening game, 10-3, over Akron in front of a crowd of 12,100 spectators.[2] The formal dedication of the new stadium was held on October 25, 1969, before a homecoming day crowd of 17,600; the Hurons lost to Tampa, 17-7, in the dedication day game.[3]
References
- ↑ "2015 Eastern Michigan Football Digital Media Guide" (PDF). Eastern Michigan University Football. pp. 164, 170. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ↑ "Eastern's 1st Win in New Stadium: Bobbled Punt Ignites the Hurons, 10-3". Detroit Free Press. September 28, 1969.
- ↑ Hal Schram (October 26, 1969). "Tampa Ruins Homecoming, Dedication: 17,600 See EMU Bow, 17-7". Detroit Free Press. p. 1C, 4C.
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