American college football season
The 1928 Richmond Spiders football team was an American football team that represented the University of Richmond as a member of the Virginia Conference during the 1928 college football season . Led by 15th-year head coach, Frank Dobson , Richmond compiled an overall record of 3–4–2.[1] The team included Herbie Peterson, whom Dobson considered one of the three best backs he ever coached.[2] Richmond played their home games at Tate Field on Mayo Island.
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References
^ "Richmond Football Record Book" (PDF) . University of Richmond Athletics. p. 29. Retrieved September 7, 2021 .
^ "The Collegian — University of Richmond 28 September 1928 — the Collegian Newspaper Archives".
^ "Flying Cadets in 6 to 6 tie with Richmond Spiders". The Sunday Citizen . September 30, 1928. Retrieved December 20, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Hopkins Wins Opening Game". The Baltimore Sun . Baltimore, Maryland . October 7, 1928. p. 21. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Hopkins Defeats Richmond To Win Opener In Football (continued)". The Baltimore Sun . Baltimore, Maryland . October 7, 1928. p. 26. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "University of Richmond Make Home Debut Against Emory And Henry Team Today". Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . October 13, 1928. p. 6. Retrieved August 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Lutz, Earle (October 14, 1928). "Littlejohn Hero Of Wasps' Win Over Richmond". Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . p. 22. Retrieved August 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Lutz, Earle (October 14, 1928). "Littlejohn Hero Of Wasps' Win Over Richmond (continued)". Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . p. 23. Retrieved August 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Back Reversed Field To Give U. R. Early Lead". Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . October 21, 1928. p. 16. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Thompson, Ted (October 21, 1928). "Runs 90 Yards For Touchdown To Down Elon". The Charlotte News . Charlotte, North Carolina . p. 14. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Fourth Quarter Comeback Gives Maroons a Tie". Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . October 28, 1928. p. 19. Retrieved August 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Lutz, Earle (November 4, 1928). "Hornets Ripped To Shreds By Home Combine". Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . p. 20. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Lutz, Earle (November 4, 1928). "Hornets Ripped To Shreds By Home Combine (continued)". Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . p. 21. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Herman, Dave (November 11, 1928). "Whistle Halt Jackets' Rally For Touchdown". Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . p. 17. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Herman, Dave (November 11, 1928). "Whistle Halt Jackets' Rally For Touchdown (continued)". Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . p. 20. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Leverty, William G. (November 11, 1928). "Spider-Tiger Statistics". Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . p. 20. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Harper, Robert (November 17, 1928). "Rivals Awaiting Start of Duel At 2:30 o'Clock". Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . p. 12. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Harper, Robert (November 18, 1928). "Tigers Upset Grid Dope; Defeat U. of. R." Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . p. 1. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Harper, Robert (November 18, 1928). "Tigers Upset Grid Dope, Defeating U. of. R. by 13-0 Count (continued)". Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . p. 22. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Lutz, Earle (November 30, 1928). "Spiders Give Indian Grids Great battle". Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . p. 1. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Lutz, Earle (November 30, 1928). "Spiders Fight But Lose Hectic Battle (continued)". Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . p. 4. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Herman, Dave (November 30, 1928). "Play-by-Play Account of Game Between Spider-Indian Elevens". Richmond Times-Dispatch . Richmond, Virginia . p. 9. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
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