Birmingham football, 1904–1917 encompassed all of the seasons of college football played at Birmingham College prior to its merger with Southern University in 1918 to form Birmingham–Southern College. The team competed as an independent and played its home games at several locations in Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham played its first season in 1904, and after going winless in its first two seasons, it defeated in 1907 for the first victory in the school's history. Birmingham played smaller Alabama schools exclusively through 1909, after which they played larger schools like Alabama, Mississippi A&M, and Vanderbilt.
Douglas "Duck" Henry was the first person to serve as head coach for more than a single season, leading the team to a 1–12–1 record in 1911 and 1912. He was followed by Wallace Pinson who coached the team to a 5–8–2 record from 1913 to 1915. Charles H. Brown took over as head coach in 1916 and led the team to its most successful season to date with a 7–1 record and shutout victories in its final six games.
Seasons overview YearHead coachWinsLossesTiesWinning percentagePoints scoredPoints allowed 1904 Unknown 1906 Unknown 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916
1904
The 1904 Birmingham football team was an American football team that represented Birmingham College (later merged with Southern College to become Birmingham–Southern College) as an independent during the 1904 college football season. Birmingham compiled a 0–3 record for the season. This was the first season of intercollegiate football played at the College.
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1906
The 1906 Birmingham football team was an American football team that represented Birmingham College (later merged with Southern College to become Birmingham–Southern College) as an independent during the 1906 college football season. Birmingham compiled a 0–2–1 record for the season.
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1907
The 1907 Birmingham football team was an American football team that represented Birmingham College (later merged with Southern College to become Birmingham–Southern College) as an independent during the 1907 college football season. Under first-year head coach Ray Stanley, Birmingham compiled a 1–3 record.
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1908
The 1908 Birmingham football team was an American football team that represented Birmingham College (later merged with Southern College to become Birmingham–Southern College) as an independent during the 1908 college football season. Under first-year head coach S. R. Batson, Birmingham compiled a 0–3–3 record.
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1909
The 1909 Birmingham football team was an American football team that represented Birmingham College (later merged with Southern College to become Birmingham–Southern College) as an independent during the 1909 college football season. Under first-year head coach Luther Leonard, Birmingham compiled a 4–2 record.
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1910
The 1910 Birmingham football team was an American football team that represented Birmingham College (later merged with Southern College to become Birmingham–Southern College) as an independent during the 1910 college football season. Under first-year head coach Vaughn Blake, Birmingham compiled a 3–3–1 record.
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1911
The 1911 Birmingham football team was an American football team that represented Birmingham College (later merged with Southern College to become Birmingham–Southern College) as an independent during the 1911 college football season. Under first-year head coach Douglas "Duck" Henry, Birmingham compiled a 0–6–1 record.
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1912
The 1912 Birmingham football team was an American football team that represented Birmingham College (later merged with Southern College to become Birmingham–Southern College) as an independent during the 1912 college football season. Under second-year head coach Douglas "Duck" Henry, Birmingham compiled a 1–6 record.
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1913
The 1913 Birmingham football team was an American football team that represented Birmingham College (later merged with Southern College to become Birmingham–Southern College) as an independent during the 1913 college football season. Under first-year head coach Wallace Pinson, Birmingham compiled a 0–5 record.
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1914
The 1914 Birmingham football team was an American football team that represented Birmingham College (later merged with Southern College to become Birmingham–Southern College) as an independent during the 1914 college football season. Under second-year head coach Wallace Pinson, Birmingham compiled a 3–1–1 record.
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1915
The 1915 Birmingham football team was an American football team that represented Birmingham College (later merged with Southern College to become Birmingham–Southern College) as an independent during the 1915 college football season. Under third-year head coach Wallace Pinson, Birmingham compiled a 2–2–1 record.
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1916
The 1916 Birmingham Panthers football team was an American football team that represented Birmingham College (now part of Birmingham–Southern College) as an independent during the 1916 college football season. Under head coach Charles H. Brown, the Panthers compiled a 7–1 record. The team's roster included Homer Norton at end and Peahead Walker at quarterback.
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1917 Birmingham College did not field a team for the 1917 college football season due to the impacts of World War I. At the time the season was canceled, they had a game scheduled against Alabama at University Field in Tuscaloosa on October 6.
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