The 1897 Iowa Hawkeyes football team was an American football team that represented the State University of Iowa ("S.U.I."), now commonly known as the University of Iowa, as a member of the Western Interstate University Football Association (WIUFA) during the 1897 college football season. In their first and only year under head coach Otto Wagonhurst, the Hawkeyes compiled a 4–4 record (0–2 in conference games), tied for last place in the WIUFA, and were outscored by a total of 104 to 67.
James C. Walker, a guard, was the team captain.2022 Iowa Football Media Guide, p. 220. The team played it home games at Iowa Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Players Ralph Blackmore, guard, 195 pounds William Chase Moray Eby, end, 155 pounds John Gardner, tackle, 175 pounds John G. Griffith, quarterback, 135 pounds Samuel Hobbs, fullback, 160 pounds William F. Kelly, 155 pounds Theodore Klingenberg, 175 pounds William Lamerton (or Lamberton), end, 155 pounds Melvin Meister, end, 150 pounds Joseph Meyers, halfback, 178 pounds G.M. Middleton, end Towle, tackle James C. Walker, guard and captain, 190 pounds Charles Wright, center, 222 pounds 2022 Media Guide, pp. 250-258.
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