1954 Western Michigan Broncos football team

1954 Western Michigan Broncos football
Conference Mid-American Conference
1954 record 4–5 (3–4 MAC)
Head coach Jack Petoskey (2nd year)
MVP Jack Kelder
Captain Les Koster
Home stadium Waldo Stadium

The 1954 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan College of Education (later renamed Western Michigan University) in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1954 college football season. In their second season under head coach Jack Petoskey, the Broncos compiled a 4–5 record (3–4 against MAC opponents), finished in fifth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 186 to 136.[1][2] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[3]

Tackle Les Koster was the team captain.[4] Offensive tackle Jack Kelder received the team's most outstanding player award.[5]

References

  1. "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  2. "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1950 - 59". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  3. "Waldo Stadium". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  4. "Football History: All-Time Captains". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  5. "Football History: Team Awards". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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