Carlisle indian school football
Carlisle Indians football
Football team of Carlisle Indian Industrial School
| Carlisle Indians football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1893 |
| Last season | 1917 |
| Location | Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| NCAA division | Division I |
| Conference | Independent |
| All-time record | 173–92–13 (.646) |
The Carlisle Indians football team represented the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in intercollegiate football competition.
The program was active from 1893 until 1917, when it was discontinued.
Gridiron Guts: The Story of Football's Carlisle Indians - NPR
During the program's 25 years, the Indians compiled a 167–88–13 record and 0.647 winning percentage, which makes it the most successful defunct major college football program.[1] During the early 20th century, Carlisle was a national football powerhouse, and regularly competed against other major programs such as the Ivy League schools.
Several notable players and coaches were associated with the team, including Pop Warner and Jim Thorpe.
History
See also: List of Carli The Imperial Gridiron: Manhood, Civilization, and Football at ... NORI