Hillsdale Dales football, 1891–1899
The Hillsdale Dales football teams (later known as the Hillsdale Chargers) represented Hillsdale College in American football during the program's first decade from 1891 to 1899.
Hillsdale and Eastern Michigan University are tied as the fourth oldest college football programs in Michigan, having both commenced play in 1891. Only the University of Michigan, Albion College, and Olivet College have programs that began play prior to 1891. (Kalamazoo College commenced play one year later in 1892.)