1927 Bluefield Big Blue football team

The 1928 Bluefield Big Blue football team was an American football team that represented the Bluefield Institute (now known as Bluefield State College) during the 1927 college football season. In its third season under head coach Harry R. Jefferson, the team compiled an 8–0–1 record. Bluefield became known as the "Wonder Team" and was recognized as the 1928 black college national champion. The team played its home games in the Beceye Bowl in Bluefield, West Virginia.

1927 Bluefield Big Blue football
ConferenceMidwest Athletic Association
1927 record8–0–1 ( MAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumBeceye Bowl

Quarterback Herbert Cain was selected as captain of the 1927 colored All-America team. Jimmie Moore was the team's line coach.[1]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 24KnoxvilleBluefield, WVW
October 1HowardW 18–7
October 8WilberforceBluefield, WVT 0–0
October 14at North Carolina A&T
W 27–75,000
MorristownW
November 12at West Virginia Collegiate
W 18–65,000
StorerW
November 26Virginia SeminaryW 14–13

References

  1. "Jimmie Moore Built Bluefield's Line By Making 'Em Stop Him". The Pittsburgh Courier. November 12, 1927. p. II-4 via Newspapers.com.
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