Carlisle Indians

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The Carlisle Indians football team represented the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in intercollegiate football competition. The program was active from 1893 until 1917, when it was discontinued. During the program's 25 years, the Indians compiled a 167-88-13 record and 0.647 winning percentage, which makes it the most successful defunct major college football program. During the early 20th century, Carlisle was a national football powerhouse, and regularly competed against other major programs such as the Ivy League schools. Several notable players and coaches were associated with the team, including Pop Warner and Jim Thorpe.

Football

Carlisle Indians college football
First Season
1893
Team History
Carlisle Indians (1893-1917)
Conference
Independent (1893-1917)
Venue
Indian Field (1893-1917)
Key People
Players • Coaches


Programs by season

1890s

Season/Date Opponent Venue
1898
November 19 vs. Illinois Jackson Field

1900s

Season/Date Opponent Venue
1903
October 31 at Harvard Soldier's Field
Defunct College Football Programs
All Schools Boston University Terriers • Carlisle Indians • Marquette Warriors • Texas-Arlington Mavericks