1969 Albion Britons football team

1969 Albion Britons football
MIAA champion
Conference	Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record	8–0 (5–0 MIAA)
Head coach	Tom J. Taylor (1st season)
Home stadium	Winter-Lau Field
Seasons ← 1968 1970 →

1969 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings

v t e	Conf.							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
Albion $	5	–	0	–	0			8	–	0	–	0
Alma	4	–	1	–	0			6	–	3	–	0
Kalamazoo	3	–	2	–	0			4	–	4	–	0
Hope	2	–	3	–	0			3	–	5	–	1
Olivet	1	–	4	–	0			1	–	8	–	0
Adrian	0	–	5	–	0			3	–	6	–	0
$ – Conference champion

The 1969 Albion Britons football team was an American football team that represented Albion College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 1969 NCAA College Division football season. In their first season under head coach Tom J. Taylor, the Britons compiled a perfect 8–0 record (5–0 against MIAA members), won the MIAA championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 177 to 68. It was the fourth unbeaten season in the history of Albion's football program, with prior unbeaten seasons in 1928, 1961, and 1964. ^[1]

Seven Albion players were included on the 1969 MIAA all-league team: backs Jim Bell and Craig Cossey; center Warren Thompson; guard Al Kastl; defensive lineman Pete Dolan; linebacker Tim Rod; and defensive back Jim McMillan. Quarterback Chris Rundle received honorable mention. ^[2]

The team played its home games at Winter-Lau Field in Albion, Michigan.

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 20	at DePauw *	Greencastle, IN	W 32–19	3,023	[3]
September 27	at Wooster *	Wooster, OH	W 13–9	2,000–3,000	[4]
October 4	Wabash *	Winter-Lau Field Albion, MI	W 22–17	2,000–3,000	[5]
October 11	Kalamazoo	Winter-Lau Field Albion, MI	W 28–3	4,000	[6]
October 18	at Alma	Bahlke Field Alma, MI	W 7–3	5,500	[7] [8]
October 25	Hope	Winter-Lau Field Albion, MI	W 10–8	1,500–2,500	[9]
November 1	Olivet	Winter-Lau Field Albion, MI	W 35–3	1,514–3,000	[10] [11]
November 8	at Adrian	Adrian, MI	W 30–6	2,300–2,500	[12]
*Non-conference game

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References

1. "Albion's Goal a Lofty One -- Title". The Lansing State Journal. November 7, 1969. p. C4 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Clark Heads MIAA 'Stars'". Lansing State Journal. November 22, 1969. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "DePauw Cut Down By Albion, 32-19". The Indianapolis Star. September 21, 1969. p. IV-5 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Wooster Fumble Sets Stage For Loss". The Akron Beacon Journal. September 28, 1969. p. B6 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Albion slips past tough Wabash, 22-17". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. October 5, 1969. p. C2 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Britons score 28-3 win over Kalamazoo". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. October 12, 1969. p. C2 – via Newspapers.com.
7. "Albion knocks off Alma College, 7-3". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. October 19, 1969. p. C2 – via Newspapers.com.
8. "Albion Defeats Alma, 7 to 3". The Lansing State Journal. October 19, 1969. p. E6 – via Newspapers.com.
9. "Albion holds off Hope for key 10-8 victory". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. October 26, 1969. p. C2 – via Newspapers.com.
10. "Albion clinches title share, 35-3". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. November 2, 1969. p. C2 – via Newspapers.com.
11. "Mud, Rain Can't Stop Powerful Albion, 35-3". Detroit Free Press. November 2, 1969. p. 4C – via Newspapers.com.
12. "Albion Just Perfect: Wins MIAA Title". Detroit Free Press. November 9, 1969. pp. 1C, 4C – via Newspapers.com.
13. "Cumulative Football Statistics Report (1969 Albion)". National Collegiate Athletic Association . Retrieved February 4, 2024.