Haskell Indian Nations Fighting Indians

Haskell Indian Nations Fighting Indians represent Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas. The Fighting Indians are a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and compete as an independent. Before July 2015, CCC competed in the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC).[1]

Haskell Indian Nations
Fighting Indians
UniversityHaskell Indian Nations University
ConferenceIndependent
NAIARegion IV
Athletic directorJudith Gipp
LocationLawrence, Kansas
Varsity teams7
Football stadiumHaskell Memorial Stadium
NicknameFighting Indians
Fight songOnward, Haskell!
ColorsPurple and Gold
   
Websitewww.haskellathletics.com

Sports

Football
Main article: Haskell Indian Nations Fighting Indians football

Haskell fielded their first football team in 1896.[2] From the 1900s to the 1930s, Haskell’s football program was referred to as the “Powerhouse of the West,” playing teams such as Harvard, Yale, Brown, Missouri, Nebraska, Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Oklahoma A&M, Wisconsin and Minnesota.[3] But in 1931, a new superintendent (R. D. Baldwin) made the decision to shift the college football team to high school status following the 1931 season. With fewer teams available to play, Haskell dropped football after the 1938 season.[2] Football at Haskell would not be resumed again until 1990.

Due to funding shortfalls, Haskell suspended football for the 2015 season.[4]

Men's basketball

Men's basketball at Haskell has brought nationwide attention with its ability to bring Native American talent to the basketball court.[5]

Women's basketball

Women's basketball at Haskell Indian Nations University has made several post-season appearances including the Indian College National Basketball Tournament.

Fight song

Haskell Indian Nations Fighting Indians fight song is named Onward Haskell.[6]

See also

References
  1. "PlayNAIA Colleges & Universities". playnaia.org. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
  2. Schmidt, Raymond (June 30, 2007). Shaping College Football: The Transformation of an American Sport, 1919-1930 - Raymond Schmidt - Google Books. ISBN 9780815608868. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  3. "Haskell Indian Nations University Commemorates 125th Anniversary, Recognizes Painful History - Higher Education". Diverseeducation.com. June 1, 2009. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  4. http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2015/may/21/haskell-suspends-football-program-2015-season/
  5. Dana O'Niell (January 13, 2010). "Haskell offers haven for hidden talent". ESPN. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  6. "Haskell". haskellathletics.com.
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