Canceled: Football controversy at Iowa State College, 1894-1897
Date/Time: | Tuesday, 24 May 2016 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
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Location: | Ames Public Library auditorium, 515 Douglas Ave. |
Cost: | free |
Contact: | Kathy Svec |
Phone: | 515-232-2148 |
Channel: | Community |
Categories: | Lectures |
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Biggs explores the origins of Iowa State football and how President William Beardshear and legendary coach "Pop" Warner influenced the foundational years of Iowa State football.
In the 1890s, Iowa State College was one of the strongest football teams in the west, running up huge scores on big university and small college teams alike. Success bred jealousy and ISC was accused of fielding a team of hired semi-professionals instead of student athletes.