1957 Western Michigan Broncos football team
| 1957 Western Michigan Broncos football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| 1957 record | 4–4–1 (1–4–1 MAC) |
| Head coach | Merle Schlosser (1st year) |
| MVP | Joe Grigg |
| Captain | Bob Mason |
| Home stadium | Waldo Stadium |
The 1957 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1957 college football season. In their first season under head coach Merle Schlosser, the Broncos compiled a 4–4–1 record (1–4–1 against MAC opponents), finished in fifth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 150 to 126.[1][2] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[3]
Quarterback Bob Mason was the team captain.[4] End Joe Grigg received the team's most outstanding player award.[5]
Merle Schlosser was named head football coach on January 19, 1957. Schlosser was a 29-year old Illinois graduate who had been an assistant coach at Missouri under Don Faurot in 1955 and 1956.[6]
References
- ↑ "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1950 - 59". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Waldo Stadium". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Football History: All-Time Captains". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Football History: Team Awards". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Broncos Hire Missouri Aide". Detroit Free Press. January 20, 1957. p. 4E.