The 1916–17 team finished with a record of 17–1. It was the 2nd and last year for head coach Elmer D. Mitchell, who left to coach at the University of Michigan. The team captain was Ernest Rynearson. The team lost all of the previous season's starters to the Army. Along with Western Michigan, they were the Michigan Normal Co-Champions.
Roster Number Name Position Class Hometown/Previous School William Edwards Guard Junior University of Michigan Ernest Rynearson Forward Ypsilanti, MI James W. Hole Substitute Senior Mancelona, MI Donald D. Lawler Guard Senior Brockport, NY William Dunn Center Senior Spencerport, NY Howard Hutchinson Substitute Junior Grand Rapids, MI Edward Powers Substitute Edwin W. Shadford Forward University of Michigan Harold R. Smith Senior Charlotte, MI
Schedule
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Game Notes 1st Windsor Assumption Game Aurora has a score of 61-10.
January 27, 1917 Aurora has a score of 39-13.
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