1955 Michigan State Normal Hurons football team
| 1955 Michigan State Normal Hurons football | |
|---|---|
IIAC co-champion | |
| Conference | Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| 1955 record | 7–2 (5–1 IIAC) |
| Head coach | Fred Trosko (4th year) |
| MVP | Virgil Windom |
| Captain | Barry C. Basel |
| Home stadium | Walter O. Briggs Field |
The 1955 Michigan State Normal Hurons football team represented Michigan State Normal College (renamed Eastern Michigan College in 1956) in the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) during the 1955 college football season. In their fourth season under head coach Fred Trosko, the Hurons compiled a 7–2 record (3–3 against IIAC opponents), tied with Central Michigan for the IIAC championship, and outscored their opponents, 138 to 70.[1] Barry C. Basel was the team captain.[2] The team's statistical leaders included Tom McCormick with 461 rushing yards and the same number of yards of total offense and Virgil Windom with seven touchdowns for 42 points.[3] Virgil Windom received the team's most valuable player award.[4]
References
- ↑ "2014 Digital Media Guide: Eastern Michigan University" (PDF). Eastern Michigan University Football. pp. 169, 176. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ↑ 2014 Media Guide, p. 169.
- ↑ 2014 Media Guide, pp. 178, 184, 189, 191.
- ↑ 2015 Media Guide, p. 146.
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