The 1911 Chicago Maroons football team was an American football team that represented the University of Chicago during the 1911 college football season. In their 20th season under head coach Amos Alonzo Stagg, the Maroons compiled a 6–1 record, finished in second place in the Western Conference with a 5–1 record against conference opponents, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 78 to 42.
The team included the future University of Chicago head basketball coach Nelson Norgren as well as Clark G. Sauer and Horace Frank Scruby, consensus all-conference players.
Schedule
Roster PlayerPositionWeightCharles M. Rademacher (captain)right halfback176John Bennett Canningright guard160Halstead Marvin Carpenterright tackle187Ira Nelson Davenportleft halfback165Clarence Preston Freemancenter186Walter Wood Goddardleft guard177Harold Ernest Goettlerright end183Harvey Louis Harrisleft guard171Walter Scott Kassulkerleft end178Walter Lee Kennedyright halfback175Joseph Brown Lawlerquarterback143Nelson Norgrenright halfback169Norman C. Painequarterback158Stanley Robert PierceFullback171Clark G. Sauerleft halfback165Horace Frank Scrubyright guard187Sanford Sellers, Jr.right tackle167Robert Vier Fongerfullback151Lawrence Harley Whitingcenter175Leon Burdette Walkerreserve right end155Horace Charles Fitzpatrickreserve fullback156Nicolai B. Johnsontrainer
Head coach: Amos Alonzo Stagg (20th year at Chicago)
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