1955 Western Michigan Broncos football team
| 1955 Western Michigan Broncos football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| 1955 record | 1–7–1 (0–5 MAC) |
| Head coach | Jack Petoskey (3rd year) |
| MVP | Charles Nidiffer |
| Captain | Jim Devine, Jerry Ganzel |
| Home stadium | Waldo Stadium |
The 1955 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan College (renamed Western Michigan University in 1957) in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1955 college football season. In their third season under head coach Jack Petoskey, the Broncos compiled a 1–7–1 record (0–5 against MAC opponents), finished in seventh place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 200 to 80.[1][2] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[3]
Guard Jim Devine and quarterback Jerry Ganzel were the team captains.[4] Fullback Charles Nidiffer 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 - 1950 - 59". 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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