1956 Western Michigan Broncos football team
| 1956 Western Michigan Broncos football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| 1956 record | 2–7 (1–4 MAC) |
| Head coach | Jack Petoskey (4th year) |
| MVP | John Berryman |
| Captain | Bob Soderman |
| Home stadium | Waldo Stadium |
The 1956 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan College (renamed Western Michigan University in 1957) in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1956 college football season. In their fourth and final season under head coach Jack Petoskey, the Broncos compiled a 2–7 record (1–4 against MAC opponents), finished in sixth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 168 to 114.[1][2] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[3]
Center Bob Soderman was the team captain.[4] End and tackle John Berryman received the team's most outstanding player award.[5]
Jack Petoskey resigned as the team's head coach on December 13, 1956; he compiled a record of 8–25–2 in four years at Western Michigan.[6]
References
- ↑ "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1950 - 59". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Waldo Stadium". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Football History: All-Time Captains". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Football History: Team Awards". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "WMC Grid Coach Quits: Petoskey Resigns With Losing Record". The News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Mich.). December 13, 1956. p. 1.