Kalamazoo football, 1892–1899

The Kalamazoo football teams (later known as the Kalamazoo Hornets) represented Kalamazoo College in American football during the program's first decade from 1892 to 1899. Highlights include the following:

  • On October 24, 1892, Kalamazoo played its first game of intercollegiate football, losing by a 20–4 score.
  • In 1894, Kalamazoo won the first two games in program history, defeating teams from the Kalamazoo YMCA (16–0) and Three Rivers High School (36–0).
  • In 1895, Kalamazoo won its first game against a college team, defeating Alma, 12–8.
  • In 1896, Kalamazoo joined the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and twice defeated the team from Michigan Agricultural.
  • In 1897, Kalamazoo won the MIAA championship with a 6–1 record, 6–0 in MIAA games.
  • In 1898, Kalamazoo compiled a perfect 7–0 record and won its second consecutive MIAA championship.
  • In 1899, Kalamazoo compiled a 5–1–2 record (4–0 in conference games) and won its third consecutive MIAA championship.
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