1916 record 5–2–2 (1–0 SAIAA) Home stadium Wilson Field | Captain Harry Young | |
Conference South Atlantic Intercollegiate Athletic Association Head coach Jogger Elcock (3rd year) | ||
The 1916 Washington and Lee Generals football team represented the Washington and Lee Generals of Washington and Lee during the 1916 college football season. The Generals were coached by Jogger Elcock in his third year as head coach, compiling a record of 5–2–2 (1–0 SAIAA). The team gave John Heisman's Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets its only blemish with a 7–7 tie. It was captained by College Football Hall of Fame inductee Harry Young.
Tackle Bob Ignico was selected third-team All-American by Walter Camp.
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1916 Washington and Lee Generals football team Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA