1928 Albion Methodists football team

1928 Albion Methodists football
MIAA champion
Conference	Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record	8–0 (5–0 MIAA)
Head coach	Bud Daugherty (2nd season)
Home stadium	Alumni Field

1928 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings

v t e	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
Albion $	5	–	0	–	0			8	–	0	–	0
Kalamazoo	3	–	1	–	1			3	–	3	–	2
Alma	3	–	2	–	0			3	–	4	–	0
Hillsdale	0	–	2	–	3			1	–	3	–	3
Hope	0	–	3	–	2			1	–	3	–	2
Olivet	0	–	3	–	2			1	–	4	–	3
$ – Conference champion

The 1928 Albion Methodists football team, sometimes referenced as the Albion Purple and Gold, was an American football team that represented Albion College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 1928 college football season. In their second season under head coach Bud Daugherty, the Britons compiled a perfect 8–0 record (5–0 against MIAA members), won the MIAA championship, shut out six of eight opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 121 to 13.[1][2] It was the first perfect season for Albion's football program since going 4–0 in 1891.[1] The season included a 2–0 upset victory over Harry Kipke's Michigan State Spartans.[3]

Daugherty joined the Albion faculty in 1927 with duties as athletic director and coach. In 1928, he led Albion to MIAA championships in baseball, track, and football. The football team reportedly lacked outstanding stars but won a reputation as "a well-conditioned and well developed team" and one where each man "was working for the team, not himself."[2] Team leaders included co-captain and end "Smiling" Mike Palermo and halfback Bill Lightbody.[2]

The team played its home games at Alumni Field in Albion, Michigan.

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 29	Valparaiso*	Alumni Field Albion, MI	W 12–0		[4]
October 6	at Michigan State*	College Field East Lansing, MI	W 2–0	6,000–7,000	[3][5]
October 13	Detroit Tech*	Alumni Field Albion, MI	W 25–0		[6]
October 20	Olivet	Alumni Field Albion, MI	W 26–7	5,000	[7]
October 27	Kalamazoo	Alumni Field Albion, MI	W 14–0		[8]
November 3	at Alma	Alma, MI	W 9–6		[9]
November 10	at Hillsdale	Hillsdale, MI	W 26–0		[10]
November 16	Hope	Alumni Field Albion, MI	W 7–0		[11][12]
*Non-conference game Homecoming

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References

1. "Year-by-Year Scores". Albion College. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
2. "Daugherty Teams Win Three Titles This Year for Albion". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. November 5, 1928. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Albion Upsets Spartans, 2-0: Grove's Muff of Pass Behind State's Goal Line Results in Score". Detroit Free Press. October 7, 1928. p. 22 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Opening Contest Is Won by Albion: Purple and Gold Turn Back Valparaiso University Yesterday at Albion". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. September 30, 1928. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
5. George S. Alderton (October 8, 1928). "Michigan State Chastened By Surprising Albion Win". Lansing State Journal. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Technology Bows to Albion College: Detroit School Is Beaten, 25 to 0, After One Threat". Detroit Free Press. October 14, 1928. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.
7. "Albion Defeats Olivet 26 to 7". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. October 21, 1928. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
8. "Albion Trims Kazoo, 14 to 0, in Hard Fight: Methodists Score Two Touchdowns and Safety on Baptist Eleven". Detroit Free Press. October 28, 1928. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.
9. "Albion Dims Hopes of Alma". Detroit Free Press. November 4, 1928. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.
10. "Albion Defeats Hillsdale, 26-0". Detroit Free Press. November 11, 1928. p. 25 – via Newspapers.com.
11. "Albion Keeps Record Clean: Methodists Close Grid Season Undefeated by Downing Hope, to 0". Detroit Free Press. November 17, 1928. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
12. "Albion, Defeating Alma, Clinches M.I.A.A. Football Championship". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. November 17, 1928. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.