The 1897 Purdue Boilermakers football team was an American football team that represented Purdue University during the 1897 Western Conference football season. The Boilermakers compiled a 5–3–1 record but were outscored by their opponents by a total of 108 to 106 in their first season under head coach William W. Church. William S. Moore was the team captain.
Schedule
Players A. F. Alward - right tackle R. A. Bond, '00 - left tackle C. F. Breen, '98 - center C. E. Doan, '98 - fullback J. W. Esterline - fullback L. W. Goben, '98 - right halfback Herman Hall, '98 - right end Fred Herbold, '99 - left guard L. F. Johnson, '99 - left end W. S. Moore, '98 - captain and left halfback C. S. Sample, '99 - left tackle R. L. Sears, '98 - quarterback L. B. Webb, '98 - right tackle
Coaching staff Head coach - William W. Church Manager - J. N. Moore, '98
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