1893
Overview
1893 was the first year that LSU sponsored a football team. The Tigers were coached by university professor Dr Charles E. Coates against in-state school Tulane University of New Orleans. The game sparked a rivalry between the Tigers and the Green Wave that has lasted generations. Future Louisiana governor Ruffin G. Pleasant was the quarterback and captain of the LSU team. In the first game against Tulane, LSU football players wore purple and gold ribbons on their uniforms. According to legend, purple and gold were chosen because they were Mardi Gras colors, and the green of Mardi Gras was sold out. An LSU baseball team had also worn purple and gold in its first varsity game against Tulane earlier in 1893, even though LSU's official colors at the time were actually blue and white.[1]
Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Site |
Result
|
November 25, 1893 |
at Tulane* |
Sportsman's Park • New Orleans, LA (Battle for the Rag) |
L 0–34
|
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. |
Roster
No. |
Player |
Position |
Height |
Weight |
Hometown |
High School |
- | Charles P. Andrews | - | - | - | Mer Rouge, LA | - |
- | William C. Bates | Right End | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | James Beard | Center | - | - | Lake Providence, LA | - |
- | Wilfred Boudreaux | Guard, Tackle | - | - | Sunset, LA | - |
- | Alexis "Alex" Brian | Left Tackle | - | - | Montgomery, LA | - |
- | Ralph A. Broussard | Halfback | - | - | Abbeville, LA | - |
- | Samuel P. Brown | Guard, Tackle | - | - | Carencro, LA | - |
- | F. Joseph Cambon | Guard, Tackle | - | - | Dulac, LA | - |
- | Eugene Preston Campbell | End | - | - | Vidalia, LA | - |
- | Samuel Marmaduke Dinwidie Clark | Left End | - | - | DeValls, LA | - |
- | Gordon A. Dennis | - | - | - | Shreveport, LA | - |
- | Sam G. Dupree | Guard | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Edwin Franklin Gayle | Halfback | - | 155 | Legonier, LA | - |
- | James M. Huey | - | - | - | Ruston, LA | - |
- | Frederick G. Lyons | Quarterback | - | - | New Orleans, LA | - |
- | Ruffin G. Pleasant | Quarterback | - | - | Farmerville, LA | - |
- | Joel M. Pratt | End | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Aaron Prescott | - | - | - | Washington, LA | - |
- | Willis B. Prescott | Fullback | - | - | Washington,LA | - |
- | James A. Roane | - | - | - | Vienna, LA | - |
- | George C. Schoenberger | End | - | - | Buras, LA | - |
- | E. E. Scott | Center | - | - | Kingston, LA | - |
- | William Crosby Smedes | Center | - | - | Vicksburg, MS | - |
- | Charles H. Tisdale | Halfback | - | - | New Orleans, LA | - |
- | Walter S. Trichel | Fullback | - | - | Natchitoches, LA | - |
- | Charles G. Young | Guard, Tackle | - | - | Homer, LA | - |
Roster from Fanbase.com[2] and LSU: The Louisiana Tigers[3]
1894
Overview
The Tigers adopted a new coach, Albert Simmons, for the three-game 1894 season. This season marked LSU's first ever victory with the 26–0 win over Natchez Athletic Club. The team's captain, Samuel Marmaduke Dinwidie Clark, became the first LSU player to ever score a touchdown during the game against Natchez A.C. The first football game played on the LSU campus was on December 3, 1894, against Mississippi. LSU's only touchdown in that game was scored by the head coach, Albert Simmons.[4] This was the first year of play for William S. Slaughter who lettered as an End for 5 years (1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898). Slaughter was LSU's first five time football letterman.
Schedule
Roster
No. |
Player |
Position |
Height |
Weight |
Hometown |
High School |
- | J. H. "Hughes" Arrighi | Tackle | - | - | Natchez, MS | - |
- | James Beard | Center | - | - | Lake Providence, LA | - |
- | Alexis "Alex" Brian | Left Tackle | - | - | Montgomery, LA | - |
- | Ralph A. Broussard | Halfback | - | - | Abbeville,LA | - |
- | Samuel M. D. Clark | Left End | - | - | DeValls, LA | - |
- | John C. Conner | - | - | - | Monroe, LA | - |
- | Sam G. Dupree | Guard | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Harry P. Gamble | End | - | - | Natchitoches, LA | - |
- | Maurice Grivot | - | - | - | New Orleans, LA | - |
- | Abner A. Hodge | - | - | - | Natchez, MS | - |
- | Guy N. Hunter | - | - | - | Waterproof, LA | - |
- | Louis T. Hunter | - | - | - | Waterproof, LA | - |
- | William J. Lewis | Quarterback, Halfback | - | - | Ruston, LA | - |
- | William B. Mullins | End | - | - | Simsboro, LA | - |
- | William Nelken | - | - | - | Natchitoches, LA | - |
- | Robert J. Nelson | - | - | - | Monroe, LA | - |
- | Edward T. J. Newell | - | - | - | St. Joseph, LA | - |
- | Gordon B. Nicholson | Halfback | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Willis B. Prescott | Fullback | - | - | Washington, LA | - |
- | Lewis A. W. Quirk | Tackle | - | - | Washington, LA | - |
- | John R. Salassi | Guard | - | - | French Settlement, LA | - |
- | Frederick H. Schneider | Guard | - | - | Lake Providence, LA | - |
- | E. E. Scott | Center | - | - | Kingston, LA | - |
- | William S. Slaughter | End | - | - | Port Hudson, LA | - |
- | William C Smedes | Center | - | - | Vicksburg, MS | - |
- | John E. Snyder | Quarterback | - | - | - | - |
- | Duncan P. Staples | - | - | - | Alexandria, LA | - |
- | George D. Waddill | - | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Rene J. Webster | - | - | - | Jeanerette, LA | - |
- | John T. Westbrook | End | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Charles G. Young | Guard, Tackle | - | - | Homer, LA | - |
Roster from Fanbase.com[5] and LSU: The Louisiana Tigers[6]
1895
Overview
Coach Albert P. Simmons, in his last year at LSU, helped the Tigers to an undefeated season in 1895. This was the first unbeaten season in LSU football history. The season also featured the first home victory in LSU history with a win over Tulane in front of 1,500 spectators.[7] LSU joined the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) in 1895, and began playing as part of the conference in 1896.
Schedule
Roster
No. |
Player |
Position |
Height |
Weight |
Hometown |
High School |
- | J. H. Arrighi | Tackle | - | - | Natchez, MS | - |
- | Joel B. Bateman | Guard | - | - | Franklin, LA | - |
- | Armand P. Daspit | Halfback | - | - | Houma, LA | - |
- | Justin C. Daspit | Halfback | - | - | Houma, LA | - |
- | Harry P. Gamble | End | - | - | Natchitoches, LA | - |
- | Phillip P. Huyck | Guard | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Sam Lambert | Fullback | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Wiltz M. Ledbetter | Guard | - | - | Summerfield, LA | - |
- | John E. Morris | Tackle | - | - | West Monroe, LA | - |
- | Gordon B. Nicholson | Halfback | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Lewis A. W. Quirk | Tackle | - | - | Washington, LA | - |
- | John R. Salassi | Guard | - | - | French Settlement, LA | - |
- | James W. Sanders | Center | - | - | Franklin, LA | - |
- | Frederick H. Schneider | Guard | - | - | Lake Providence, LA | - |
- | Edwin A. Scott | Left Tackle | - | - | Wilson, LA | - |
- | William S. Slaughter | End | - | - | Port Hudson, LA | - |
- | John E. Snyder | Quarterback | - | - | Georgetown, TX | - |
- | John T. Westbrook | End | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
Roster from Fanbase.com[8] and LSU: The Louisiana Tigers[9]
1896
Overview
The 1896 Tigers, with coach Allen Jeardeau, went undefeated and were the SIAA co-champions. This was LSU's first season playing as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA).[10] It was LSU's second undefeated season in football. The 1896 team was the first LSU team to use the nickname "Tigers".
Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Site |
Result
|
October 10, 1896 |
Centenary* |
State Field • Baton Rouge, LA |
W 46–0
|
October 24, 1896 |
at Tulane |
New Orleans, LA (Battle for the Rag) |
W 6–0
|
November 13, 1896 |
vs. Mississippi (Ole Miss) |
Vicksburg, MS |
W 12–4
|
November 16, 1896 |
Texas |
State Field • Baton Rouge, LA |
W 14–0
|
November 20, 1896 |
Mississippi A&M (Mississippi State) |
State Field • Baton Rouge, LA |
W 52–0
|
November 28, 1896 |
at Southern Athletic Club* |
New Orleans, LA |
W 6–0
|
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. |
Roster
No. |
Player |
Position |
Height |
Weight |
Hometown |
High School |
- | J. H. "Hughes" Arrighi | Tackle | - | - | Natchez, MS | - |
- | James S. Atkinson | Quarterback | - | - | Ruston, LA | - |
- | A. T. Barbin | - | - | - | Marksville, LA | - |
- | Edmund Auguste M. Chavanne | Center | - | - | Lake Charles, LA | - |
- | Armand P. Daspit | Halfback | - | - | Houma, LA | - |
- | Justin C. Daspit | Halfback | - | - | Houma, LA | - |
- | Samuel A. Gourrier | Quarterback, Halfback | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | James F. Harp | - | - | - | Bonita, LA | - |
- | Phillip P. Huyck | Guard | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Sam Lambert | Fullback | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Wiltz M. Ledbetter | Guard | - | - | Summerfield, LA | - |
- | Gordon B. Nicholson | Fullback | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Archie Ed Robertson | Fullback | - | - | Plaquemine, LA | - |
- | John R. Salassi | Guard | - | - | French Settlement, LA | - |
- | Frederick H. Schneider | Guard | - | - | Lake Providence, LA | - |
- | George C. Schoenberger | End | - | - | Buras, LA | - |
† | Edwin A. Scott | - | - | - | Wilson, LA | - |
- | William S. Slaughter | End | - | - | Port Hudson, LA | - |
- | John T. Westbrook | End | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
† -Team Captain
Roster from Fanbase.com[11] and LSU: The Louisiana Tigers[12]
Game Notes
Tulane
The Tulane game of this year was forfeited during the game due to Tulane having fielded an ineligible player. At the time that the game was declared forfeit, Tulane was leading with a score of 2 to nothing. About 10 minutes into the second half, LSU was moving the ball toward the goal line when a Tulane player named Depleche was injured. The injured player was replaced by George H. Brooke. LSU ran another play and gained 5 yards before realizing the identity of this substitute Tulane player. LSU's team captain, Edwin A. Scott protested to the game's referee, Lieutenant Wall. Scott cited the rules of the SIAA and the mutual pre-game agreement between the schools as reasons that Brooke should be declared ineligible to play. Tulane's team captain, Louis J. Genella, refused to take Brooke out of the game and stated that Tulane refused to play without him. After a lengthy debate, the referee ruled that Brooke could not play, and that Tulane forfeited the game by refusing to play without him. During the debate, Tulane argued that Brooke, who was previously a two time All-American at Pennsylvania, planned to enroll as a graduate student at Tulane. Brooke refused to sign an affidavit of his intention to enroll at Tulane. Due to the forfeiture, the official score was set at LSU 6, Tulane 0 by the game's referee. Dr. William Dudley, of the SIAA, later ruled that the game referee was right to declare the game forfeited and that men planning to enter a school were not eligible to play. Dudley ruled that prospective players should be enrolled for two weeks before being allowed to play in a game.[13][14]
1897
Overview
Coach Allen Jeardeau returned for his second but final year at LSU in 1897 for two games in Baton Rouge. A yellow fever outbreak throughout the South caused the postponement of LSU's classes starting, and the football season being cut back to only two games.
Schedule
The 0–26 loss to the Bearcats is disputed. Some sources list the final score as Cincinnati 28, LSU 0.[15][16]
Roster
No. |
Player |
Position |
Height |
Weight |
Hometown |
High School |
- | W. Benjamin Chamberlin | - | - | - | DeVall, LA | - |
- | Edmund Auguste M. Chavanne | Center | - | - | Lake Charles, LA | - |
- | Armand P. Daspit | Halfback | - | - | Houma, LA | - |
- | Justin C. Daspit | Halfback | - | - | Houma, LA | - |
- | Frank A. Godchaux | Quarterback | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | William C. Howell | End | - | - | St. Francisville, LA | - |
- | Phillip P. Huyck | Guard | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Leopold Kaffie | Center | - | - | Natchitoches, LA | - |
- | George B. Lesueur | - | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Julius M. Levy | - | - | - | Evergreen, LA | - |
- | Gordon B. Nicholson | Halfback | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Edwin A. Scott | - | - | - | Wilson, LA | - |
- | Thomas L. Sherburne | Guard | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | William S. Slaughter | End | - | - | Port Hudson, LA | - |
- | Duncan P. Staples | - | - | - | Alexandria, LA | - |
- | John T. Westbrook | End | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
Roster from Fanbase.com[17] and LSU: The Louisiana Tigers[18]
1898
Overview
The Tigers, with new coach Edmond Chavanne, played only one game for the 1898 season. It was their third undefeated season. Another outbreak of yellow fever similar to the one in 1897 caused LSU to play only one game. By the time LSU was able to play its only game of the season, Allen Jeardeau had departed from the school as head football coach, and no provision had been made to replace him. The job of coach then fell to the team's captain, Edmond Chavanne. He holds the distinction of being the only player-coach in LSU football history. 1898 marked the final year of play for William S. Slaughter. He was LSU's first five time football letterman.
Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Site |
Result
|
December 14, 1898 |
Tulane |
State Field • Baton Rouge, LA (Battle for the Rag) |
W 37–0
|
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. |
Roster
No. |
Player |
Position |
Height |
Weight |
Hometown |
High School |
- | Hulette F. "Red" Aby | Tackle | - | - | Natchez, MS | - |
- | Joel B. Bateman | Guard | - | - | Franklin, LA | - |
- | W. Benjamin Chamberlin | - | - | - | DeVall, LA | - |
- | Edmund Auguste M. Chavanne | Center | - | - | Lake Charles, LA | - |
- | Walter A. Coco | Guard | - | - | Marksville, LA | - |
- | Armand P. Daspit | Halfback | - | - | Houma, LA | - |
- | Justin C, Daspit | Halfback | - | - | Houma, LA | - |
- | Leopold Kaffie | Center | - | - | Natchitoches, LA | - |
- | George B. LeSueur | - | - | - | Houma, LA | - |
- | Thomas L. Sherburne | Guard | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | William S. Slaughter | End | - | - | Port Hudson, LA | - |
- | John T. Stanford | - | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Benjamin B. Wall | Halfback | - | - | Alexandria, LA | - |
Roster from Fanbase.com[19] and LSU: The Louisiana Tigers[20]
1899
Overview
New coach John P. Gregg led the 1899 Tigers to a 1–4 season. The only wins were in an exhibition game against a high school team (which LSU does not officially record as a win) and against rival, Tulane. It was the first year of play for LSU's second five year letterman, John J. Coleman (1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903).
Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Site |
Result
|
November 3, 1899[21] |
vs. Mississippi (Ole Miss) |
Meridian, MS (Magnolia Bowl) |
L 0–11
|
November 10, 1899 |
at Lake Charles H.S.* |
Lake Charles, LA |
W 48–0
|
November 13, 1899 |
Sewanee |
State Field • Baton Rouge, LA |
L 0–34
|
November 30, 1899 |
at Texas |
Clark Field • Austin, TX |
L 0–29
|
December 2, 1899 |
at Texas A&M* |
College Station, TX |
L 0–52
|
December 8, 1899 |
Tulane |
State Field • Baton Rouge, LA (Battle for the Rag) |
W 38–0
|
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. |
Roster
No. |
Player |
Position |
Height |
Weight |
Hometown |
High School |
- | Hulette F. "Red" Aby | Tackle | - | - | Natchez, MS | - |
- | Edward R. Barrow | - | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | W. Benjamin Chamberlin | - | - | - | DeVall, LA | - |
- | Edmund Auguste M. Chavanne | Center | - | - | Lake Charles, LA | - |
- | John J. Coleman | Halfback | - | - | New Orleans, LA | - |
- | George Fuchs | Guard | - | - | New Orleans, LA | - |
- | Edwin S. Gorham | End | - | - | Lake Charles, LA | - |
- | F. V. Gremillion | Tackle | - | - | - | - |
- | Joseph O. Herpin | End | - | - | Lafayette, LA | - |
- | Henry E. Landry | Fullback | - | - | Garyville, LA | - |
- | Charles M. Lawrason | End | - | - | St. Francisville, LA | - |
- | Hampton T. Lemoine | - | - | - | Marksville, LA | - |
- | George B. LeSueur | - | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | George K. Pratt | Tackle | - | - | New Orleans, LA | - |
- | Ivan H. Schwing | Quarterback | - | - | Lake Charles, LA | - |
- | John T. Stanford | - | - | - | Baton Rouge, LA | - |
- | Benjamin B. Wall | Halfback | - | - | Alexandria, LA | - |
Roster from Fanbase.com[22] and LSU: The Louisiana Tigers[23]
Notes
- ↑ Vincent, Herb. "LSU Football Vault, The History of the Fighting Tigers". Whitman Publishing, LLC. Atlanta, GA. 2008. page 7.
- ↑ http://www.fanbase.com/LSU-Fighting-Tigers-Football-1893/roster
- ↑ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU: The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers. Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. P. 334-345.
- ↑ Vincent, Herb. "LSU Football Vault, The History of the Fighting Tigers". Whitman Publishing, LLC. Atlanta, GA. 2008. page 9
- ↑ http://www.fanbase.com/LSU-Fighting-Tigers-Football-1894/roster
- ↑ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU: The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers. Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. P. 334-345.
- ↑ Vincent, Herb. "LSU Football Vault, The History of the Fighting Tigers". Whitman Publishing, LLC. Atlanta, GA. 2008. page 9.
- ↑ http://www.fanbase.com/LSU-Fighting-Tigers-Football-1895/roster
- ↑ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU: The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers. Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. P. 334-345.
- ↑ Saylor, Roger. "Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association". pg. 15.
- ↑ http://www.fanbase.com/LSU-Fighting-Tigers-Football-1896/roster
- ↑ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU: The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers. Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. P. 334-345.
- ↑ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU:The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers.Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. pg 24-25.
- ↑ "Baton Rouge Wins Without Winning". The Daily Picayune. October 25, 1896. pg. 8.
- ↑ http://www.tigerdroppings.com/history/Results.aspx?Opponent=Cincinnati
- ↑ http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/bowl-history.html
- ↑ http://www.fanbase.com/LSU-Fighting-Tigers-Football-1897/roster
- ↑ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU: The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers. Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. P. 334-345.
- ↑ http://www.fanbase.com/LSU-Fighting-Tigers-Football-1898/roster
- ↑ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU: The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers. Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. P. 334-345.
- ↑ Ole Miss lists game played on November 1, 1899
- ↑ http://www.fanbase.com/LSU-Fighting-Tigers-Football-1899/roster
- ↑ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU: The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers. Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. P. 334-345.
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