1892 Alabama Crimson Tide football team
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The 1892 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama
in the 1892 college football season
. The team was led by head coach E. B. Beaumont
and played their home games at Lakeview Park in Birmingham
, Alabama
. In what was the inaugural season of Alabama football, the team finished with a record of two wins and two losses (2–2). The first game in Alabama football history was played on November 11, 1892, against Birmingham High School that was won by Alabama 56–0. They then split a pair of games with the Birmingham Athletic Club, and closed out the season with a 32–22 loss in the first Iron Bowl
against Auburn
on February 22, 1893.
was worth four points, a field goal was worth five points and an extra point
was worth two points. Although played on February 22, 1893, Alabama considers the game against Auburn as part of the 1892 season.
players lost to Alabama 56–0 at Birmingham's Lakeview Park. Although details of the second half are unavailable, touchdowns in the first half were scored by David Grayson, G. H. Kyser, Dan Smith (twice), William Little and T. S. Frazer. Played on November 11, the game served as a practice game for Alabama's contest against the Birmingham Athletic Club the following day.
s by both squads, Alabama scored first to take a 4–0 lead on a William G. Little touchdown run late in the first half. However, the B.A.C. won the game 5–4 late in the second half when J. P. Ross succeeded in kicking a 63-yard field goal on a drop kick.
scored touchdowns and one G. H. Kyser extra point gave Alabama the 14–0 victory.
) 32–22 in the first of what was subsequently dubbed the Iron Bowl
. Auburn scored first on a 20-yard Rufus Dorsey touchdown run and again on an one-yard Dorsey run to take an 8–0 lead early in the first half. Frank Savage then scored Alabama's first touchdown on a 10-yard run and William B. Bankhead
converted a successful extra point to cut the Auburn lead to 8–6. After Auburn scored a third touchdown to go up 14–6, Alabama responded with a 20-yard Dan Smith touchdown run and G. H. Kyser extra point to make the halftime score 14–12 in favor of Auburn.
In the second half, Auburn scored first again when Dorsey recovered an Alabama fumble
and returned it 65-yards for a touchdown. After a successful extra point the blue and orange extended their lead to 20–12. Alabama responded on their following possession with a 30-yard William Little touchdown run and Kyser extra point to cut the lead to 20–18. Thomas Daniels then scored Auburn's final two touchdowns on runs of one and 25 yards and also converted both extra points to give them a 32–18 lead. Smith scored the final points of the game late in the second half for Alabama on a short run to make the final score 32–22.
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University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States....
in the 1892 college football season
1892 college football season
The 1892 college football season had a clear-cut champion, with the Official NCAA Division I Football Records Book listing Yale as national champions....
. The team was led by head coach E. B. Beaumont
E. B. Beaumont
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and played their home games at Lakeview Park in Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
. In what was the inaugural season of Alabama football, the team finished with a record of two wins and two losses (2–2). The first game in Alabama football history was played on November 11, 1892, against Birmingham High School that was won by Alabama 56–0. They then split a pair of games with the Birmingham Athletic Club, and closed out the season with a 32–22 loss in the first Iron Bowl
Iron Bowl
The Iron Bowl is an American college football rivalry game played annually by the Alabama Crimson Tide football team of the University of Alabama and the Auburn Tigers football team of Auburn University. The series is considered one of the best and most hard-fought rivalries in all of sports...
against Auburn
1893 Auburn Tigers football team
The 1893 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 1893 college football season. The squad was undefeated at 3–0–2 and outscored opponents 116–62....
on February 22, 1893.
Schedule
For the 1893 season, point values were different from those used in contemporary games. In 1893 a touchdownTouchdown
A touchdown is a means of scoring in American and Canadian football. Whether running, passing, returning a kickoff or punt, or recovering a turnover, a team scores a touchdown by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone.-Description:...
was worth four points, a field goal was worth five points and an extra point
Convert
The convert or try, in American football known as "point after", and Canadian football "Point after touchdown", is a one-scrimmage down played immediately after a touchdown during which the scoring team is allowed to attempt to score an extra one point by kicking the ball through the uprights , or...
was worth two points. Although played on February 22, 1893, Alabama considers the game against Auburn as part of the 1892 season.
- Source: Rolltide.com: 1892 Alabama football schedule
Birmingham High School
In what was the first ever game played by the University of Alabama, a team of Birmingham-area high schoolHigh school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
players lost to Alabama 56–0 at Birmingham's Lakeview Park. Although details of the second half are unavailable, touchdowns in the first half were scored by David Grayson, G. H. Kyser, Dan Smith (twice), William Little and T. S. Frazer. Played on November 11, the game served as a practice game for Alabama's contest against the Birmingham Athletic Club the following day.
Birmingham Athletic Club (November)
A day following their victory over Birmingham High School, Alabama suffered their first all-time loss against the Birmingham Athletic Club (B.A.C.) 5–4. In a game noted for numerous fumbleFumble
A fumble in American and Canadian football occurs when a player, who has possession and control of the ball loses it before being downed or scoring. By rule, it is any act other than passing, kicking or successful handing that results in loss of player possession...
s by both squads, Alabama scored first to take a 4–0 lead on a William G. Little touchdown run late in the first half. However, the B.A.C. won the game 5–4 late in the second half when J. P. Ross succeeded in kicking a 63-yard field goal on a drop kick.
Birmingham Athletic Club (December)
A month following their loss to the B.A.C., Alabama returned to Lakeview Park and defeated the Athletics 14–0. David Grayson scored first on a 65-yard touchdown run to give Alabama a 4–0 lead after a missed extra point. In the second half, both Robert Cope and Eli AbbottEli Abbott
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scored touchdowns and one G. H. Kyser extra point gave Alabama the 14–0 victory.
Auburn
Before 5,000 fans at Birmingham's Lakeview Park, Alabama lost to the Agricultural & Mechanical College of Alabama (now know as Auburn UniversityAuburn University
Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts...
) 32–22 in the first of what was subsequently dubbed the Iron Bowl
Iron Bowl
The Iron Bowl is an American college football rivalry game played annually by the Alabama Crimson Tide football team of the University of Alabama and the Auburn Tigers football team of Auburn University. The series is considered one of the best and most hard-fought rivalries in all of sports...
. Auburn scored first on a 20-yard Rufus Dorsey touchdown run and again on an one-yard Dorsey run to take an 8–0 lead early in the first half. Frank Savage then scored Alabama's first touchdown on a 10-yard run and William B. Bankhead
William B. Bankhead
William Brockman Bankhead was an American politician from Alabama who served as U.S. Representative and Speaker of the House. He was a Democrat. Bankhead was a prominent supporter of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal of pro-labor union legislation, thus clashing with most other southern...
converted a successful extra point to cut the Auburn lead to 8–6. After Auburn scored a third touchdown to go up 14–6, Alabama responded with a 20-yard Dan Smith touchdown run and G. H. Kyser extra point to make the halftime score 14–12 in favor of Auburn.
In the second half, Auburn scored first again when Dorsey recovered an Alabama fumble
Fumble
A fumble in American and Canadian football occurs when a player, who has possession and control of the ball loses it before being downed or scoring. By rule, it is any act other than passing, kicking or successful handing that results in loss of player possession...
and returned it 65-yards for a touchdown. After a successful extra point the blue and orange extended their lead to 20–12. Alabama responded on their following possession with a 30-yard William Little touchdown run and Kyser extra point to cut the lead to 20–18. Thomas Daniels then scored Auburn's final two touchdowns on runs of one and 25 yards and also converted both extra points to give them a 32–18 lead. Smith scored the final points of the game late in the second half for Alabama on a short run to make the final score 32–22.
Players
The following players were members of the 1892 football team according to the roster published in the 1893 edition of The Corolla, the University of Alabama yearbook.Guards
- Robert Cope
- William Little
- Henry Pratt
Tackles
- Eli AbbottEli Abbott-External links:...
- Frank Savage
Ends
- Burr Furguson
- David Grayson
Halfbacks
- William B. BankheadWilliam B. BankheadWilliam Brockman Bankhead was an American politician from Alabama who served as U.S. Representative and Speaker of the House. He was a Democrat. Bankhead was a prominent supporter of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal of pro-labor union legislation, thus clashing with most other southern...
- G. H. Kyser
- Dan Smith
Quarterback
- William Walker
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- T. S. Frazer
- Bibb GravesBibb GravesDavid Bibb Graves was a Democratic politician and the 38th Governor of Alabama 1927-1931 and 1935–1939, the first Alabama governor to serve two four-year terms.-Early life:...
- S. W. Henderson
- D. B. Johnson
- Allen McCantsAllen McCants-External links:...
- C. C. Nesmith
- M. P. Walker