Hiroshima Raccoons football

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Hiroshima Raccoons football
AmericanFootball current event.svg 2016 Hiroshima Raccoons football team
First season1977 (1977)
Location Hiroshima, Japan
Conference Chushikoku Collegiate American Football Association
DivisionDivision 1
ColorsBlack and White
   
Website Hiroshima University Raccoons

The Hiroshima Raccoons football program, established in 1977, represents Hiroshima University in college football. Hiroshima is a member of the Chushikoku Collegiate American Football Association.

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