| 1924 Army Cadets football | |
| Conference | Independent |
|---|---|
| 1924 record | 5–1–2 |
| Head coach | John McEwan (2nd season) |
| Captain | Edgar Garbisch |
| Home stadium | Michie Stadium |
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Template:1924 college football independents records The 1924 Army Cadets football team represented the United States Military Academy in the 1924 college football season. In their second season under head coach John McEwan, the Cadets compiled a 5–1–2 record, shut out four of their eight opponents, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 111 to 41.[1]
In the annual Army–Navy Game, the Cadets defeated the Midshipmen 12–0; the team's only loss came to undefeated national champion Notre Dame, by a 13 to 7 score.[2]
Five Army players were recognized on the All-America team. Center Edgar Garbisch was selected as a first-team player by Walter Camp, Football World magazine, and All-Sports Magazine. Garbisch was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Guard August Farwick received first-team honors from the All-America Board, the Newspaper Enterprise Association, Billy Evans, and Walter Eckersall. End Frank Frazer was selected as a third-team player by Walter Camp. Harry Ellinger received third-team honors from Davis J. Walsh. Halfback Harry Wilson was selected as a third-team player by All-Sports Magazine.
Schedule[]
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 4 | Saint Louis | W 17–0 | ||
| October 11 | Detroit |
| W 20–0 | |
| October 18 | vs. Notre Dame | L 7–13 | 55,000 | |
| October 25 | Boston University |
| W 20–0 | |
| November 1 | at Yale | T 7–7 | ||
| November 8 | Florida |
| W 14–7 | |
| November 15 | Columbia |
| T 14–14 | |
| November 29 | vs. Navy | W 12–0 |
Players[]
- Henry Baxter
- Charles Born
- Brennan
- Samuel Brentnall
- Buell
- Daly
- Harry Ellinger
- August W. Farwick
- Frank G. Fraser
- Edgar Garbisch
- Joseph H. Gilbreth
- William N. Gillmore
- Welborn Griffith
- Louis Hammack
- Hammer
- Orville Hewitt
- Edwin Johnson
- Minnehan
- LaVern G. Sanders
- Frederick F. Scheiffler
- Schmidt
- Sievers
- Simonton
- Taylor
- Thomas Trapnell
- Henry Westphalinger
- Harry Wilson (College Football Hall of Fame)
- William Wood
- Prentice Yeomans
References[]
- ↑ "Army Yearly Results (1920-1924)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/a/army/1920-1924_yearly_results.php. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ↑ "1924 Army Black Knights Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/army/1924-schedule.html. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
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