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1887 Butler Christians football team

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1887 Butler Christians football
ConferenceIndependent
Record2–1
Head coach
Home stadiumAthletic Park
Seasons
← 1884
1889 →
1887 Midwestern college football independents records
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Michigan     5 0 0
Minnesota     2 0 0
Cincinnati     1 0 0
Washington University     1 0 0
Butler     2 1 0
Indiana     0 1 0
Purdue     0 1 0
Wabash     0 1 0
Notre Dame     0 3 0
Albion     0 1 0

The 1887 Butler Christians football team represented Butler University as an independent during the 1887 college football season. Led by first-year head coach Clinton L. Hare, Butler compiled a record of 2–1.

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteResultSource
October 293:05 p.m.PurdueW 48–6[1][2]
November 53:00 p.m.Franklin (IN)
  • Athletic Park
  • Indianapolis, IN
W 43–11[3][4]
November 122:00 p.m.Hanover
  • Athletic Park
  • Indianapolis, IN
L 8–10[5][6]

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References

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  1. ^ "The Foot-Ball Game To-Day". Indianapolis Journal. Indianapolis, Indiana. October 29, 1887. p. 3. Retrieved November 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ "The Old Rugby Game". Indianapolis Journal. Indianapolis, Indiana. October 30, 1887. p. 9. Retrieved November 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ "Football Contest Between College Elevens". Indianapolis Journal. Indianapolis, Indiana. November 5, 1887. p. 3. Retrieved November 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ^ "Another Victory For The Butler Boys". Indianapolis Journal. Indianapolis, Indiana. November 6, 1887. p. 9. Retrieved November 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  5. ^ "Foot-ball By College Boys". Indianapolis Journal. Indianapolis, Indiana. November 12, 1887. p. 7. Retrieved November 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  6. ^ "Hanover Wins The Championship". Indianapolis Journal. Indianapolis, Indiana. November 13, 1887. p. 4. Retrieved November 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  7. ^ "2024 Football Record Book" (PDF). Butler University. p. 7. Retrieved November 12, 2024.