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1909 William & Mary Orange and White football team

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1909 William & Mary Orange and White football
EVIAA co-champion
ConferenceEastern Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record6–4 (2–1 EVIAA)
Head coach
CaptainJames G. Driver
Seasons
← 1908
1910 →
1909 Eastern Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
William & Mary 2 1 0 6 4 0
Randolph–Macon 2 1 0 3 2 2
Richmond 1 2 0 3 5 2
Hampden–Sydney 1 2 0 3 5 0

The 1909 William & Mary Orange and White football team[a] represented the College of William & Mary as a member of the Eastern Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association (EVIAA) during the 1909 college football season. Le by George E. O'Hearn in his second and final year as head coach, the Orange and White compiled an overall record of 6–4.

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 18at Virginia*L 0–30
October 2Norfolk Blues*Williamsburg, VAW 3–0
October 9at VMI*
L 0–6
October 11Medical College of Virginia*Williamsburg, VAW 6–0
October 16Episcopal High School*Williamsburg, VAW 9–0
October 23vs. Randolph–MaconRichmond, VAL 3–15
October 30at Hampden–Sydney*Hampden Sydney, VAL 3–22
November 6at Norfolk High School*Norfolk, VAW 11–0
November 20at RichmondW 15–02,000[1][2]
November 25at Hampden–SydneyHampden Sydney, VAW 15–8
  • *Non-conference game

Notes

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  • a Between 1896 and 1909 their nickname was "Orange and White," deriving that name from the school's former colors (William & Mary now uses green and gold).[3] Since white uniforms dirtied too quickly, they became known as the "Orange and Black" from 1910 through 1916.[3] Between 1917 and 1977 they were known as the Indians, and throughout this period a man dressing up as a Native American would ride around on a pony along the sidelines during games.[3] This practice was discontinued when the outcry of stereotyping Native Americans as well as the use of a live animal became controversial.[3] Since the 1978 season William & Mary has adopted the nickname "Tribe."[3]

References

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  1. ^ "W. & M. Blocks Spiders' Chance To Win Trophy". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. November 21, 1909. p. 3. Retrieved September 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ "W. & M. Blocks Spiders' Chance To Win Trophy (continued)". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. November 21, 1909. p. 5. Retrieved September 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ a b c d e "A History of W&M Mascots and Nicknames". wm.edu. The College of William & Mary. 2008. Archived from the original on May 13, 2011. Retrieved February 12, 2012.