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1927 Bluefield Big Blue football team

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1927 Bluefield Big Blue football
ConferenceMidwest Athletic Association
Record8–0–1 ( MAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumBeceye Bowl
Seasons
← 1926
1928 →

The 1928 Bluefield Big Blue football team was an American football team that represented the Bluefield Institute (now known as Bluefield State College) during the 1927 college football season. In its third season under head coach Harry R. Jefferson, the team compiled an 8–0–1 record. Bluefield became known as the "Wonder Team" and was recognized as the 1928 black college national champion. The team played its home games in the Beceye Bowl in Bluefield, West Virginia.

Quarterback Herbert Cain was selected as captain of the 1927 colored All-America team. Jimmie Moore was the team's line coach.[1]

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 24KnoxvilleBluefield, WVW
October 1at HowardWashington, DCW 18–7[2]
October 8WilberforceBluefield, WVT 0–0[3]
October 14at North Carolina A&T
W 27–75,000[4]
MorristownW
November 123:00 p.m.at West Virginia Collegiate
W 18–65,000[5][6]
November 22StorerBluefield, WVW 49–0[7]
November 263:00 p.m.vs. Virginia Seminary
W 14–13[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ "Jimmie Moore Built Bluefield's Line By Making 'Em Stop Him". The Pittsburgh Courier. November 12, 1927. p. II-4 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Bluefield Wallops Howard". Pittsburgh Courier. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. October 8, 1927. p. 5, section 2. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ Simms, Seck (October 15, 1927). "Wilberforce And Bluefield Play To 0-0 Tie". Pittsburgh Courier. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. p. 4, section 2. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ^ Spencer, Frank (October 15, 1927). "Bluefield Passes to Win In Colored Grid Classic". Winston-Salem Journal. Winston-Salem, North Carolina. p. 8. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  5. ^ "W. V. C. I. And Bluefield Institute To Meet". The Hinton Daily News. Hinton, West Virginia. November 11, 1927. p. 8. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  6. ^ "Bluefield Tops West Virginia". Chicago Whip. Chicago, Illinois. November 19, 1927. p. 9. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  7. ^ Beauge, Kenneth (November 26, 1927). "Storer No Match For Bluefield Institute". Pittsburgh Courier. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. p. 5, section 2. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  8. ^ "Negro Teams Meet Here Today". The Roanoke Times. Roanoke, Virginia. November 26, 1927. p. 12. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  9. ^ "Bluefield Negro Eleven Is Winner". The Roanoke Times. Roanoke, Virginia. November 27, 1927. p. 6, section 2. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.