St. Bonaventure Brown Indians football
| St. Bonaventure Brown Indians football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1895 |
| Last season | 1951 |
| Stadium | Forness Stadium |
| Location | St. Bonaventure, New York |
| NCAA division | University division |
| Conference | Independent |
| All-time record | 161–157–26 (.506) |
| Bowl record | 0–0 (–) |
| Conference titles | 6 |
| Rivalries | Canisius Golden Griffins Niagara Purple Eagles |
| Colors | Brown and white[1] |
| Website | GoBonnies.com |
The St. Bonaventure Brown Indians football program, commonly known as the Brown and White until 1931 and thereafter as the Bonnies, was the intercollegiate American football team for St. Bonaventure University located in St. Bonaventure, New York. The team competed in independent. The school's first football team was fielded in 1895. St. Bonaventure participated in football from 1895 to 1951, compiling an all-time record of 161–157–26.[2] The football program was discontinued at the conclusion of the 1951 season.
A second St. Bonaventure football team played three seasons from 1968 to 1970; this squad played only at the club team level and not as a varsity squad.
History
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Notable former players
Notable alumni include:
- Jack Butler: Hall of Fame cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, 1951–59
- Ted Marchibroda: Later NFL coach for the Indianapolis Colts (1992–95) and Baltimore Ravens (1996-98)
Year-by-year results
Championships
Conference championships
Conference affiliations:
- 1895–1925, independent
- 1926–49, Western New York Little Three Conference
- 1950–51, independent
| Year | Conference | Coach | Overall Record | Conference Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Western New York Little Three Conference | Mike Reilly | 4–2–2 | 1–0–1 |
| 1933 | Western New York Little Three Conference | Mike Reilly | 4–2–2 | 1–0–1 |
| 1935 | Western New York Little Three Conference | Mike Reilly | 6–2–1 | 2–0 |
| 1941 | Western New York Little Three Conference (co-championship) | Mike Reilly | 3–5 | 1–1 |
| 1946 | Western New York Little Three Conference | Hugh Devore | 6–2 | 2–0 |
| 1949 | Western New York Little Three Conference (co-championship) | Hugh Devore | 6–3 | 2–1 |
| Total conference championships | 6 | |||
See also
- St. Bonaventure Bonnies, For information on all St. Bonaventure University sports
References
- ^ St. Bonaventure University Brand Style Guide (PDF). May 1, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
- ^ "St. Bonaventure Historical Data". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2012-11-09.