| 1889 Trinity Blue and White football | |
| Conference | Independent |
|---|---|
| 1889 record | 2–0 |
| Head coach | John Franklin Crowell |
| Captain | S. J. Durham[1] |
Seasons | |
The 1889 Trinity Blue and White football team represented Trinity College (today known as Duke University) in the 1889 college football season.[2] The game with rival North Carolina is still disputed, with both teams claiming a home win by forfeit.[3][4]
Schedule[]
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 15 | North Carolina | Durham, NC | W by forfeit |
| November 27 | Wake Forest | Durham, NC | W 8–4 |
References[]
- ↑ "Duke Football Timeline". Duke Blue Devils football media guide. 2008. p. 158. http://www.goduke.com/fls/4200/media-guides/football/2008-09/fb-2008-19-pp-156-163-timeline.pdf. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ↑ Smith, Melvin I. (1 January 2008). "Evolvements of Early American Foot Ball: Through the 1890/91 Season". AuthorHouse. https://books.google.com/books?id=kxuEYG6WmOsC&pg=PA583.
- ↑ The Game and the Bell
- ↑ WRAL (4 November 2015). "Duke and UNC: Rivals who agree to disagree :: WRALSportsFan.com". http://www.wralsportsfan.com/duke-and-unc-rivals-who-agree-to-disagree/15060394/.
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