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VMI–Washington and Lee rivalry

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VMI–W&L rivalry
SportFootball, basketball, baseball, lacrosse
Teams
First meeting1873 (football)

The VMI–Washington and Lee rivalry is a rivalry in both football, basketball, baseball, and lacrosse.[1] between the VMI Keydets and Washington and Lee Generals.[2] Both teams played each other in the South's first football game in 1874. "Washington and Lee has the country club playboys who wrap sweaters around their shoulders and drive around in expensive cars any time they want. VMI cadets are in uniform and their lifestyles are completely controlled."[2][3] Stonewall Jackson went to VMI and Robert E. Lee is a namesake of Washington & Lee. According to the 1895 VMI yearbook, "W and L U beating us at football would lead to the inevitable consequence, death due to mortification, or heart disease."[4]

Football

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VMI victoriesWashington & Lee victoriesTie games
No.DateLocationWinning teamLosing team
11873VMI 2W&L4
21891VMI8W&L0
31891Tie0Tie0
41892VMI30W&L6
51893VMI28W&L0
61894VMI4W&L0
71894VMI16W&L0
81895VMI18W&L0
91895VMI30W&L0
No.DateLocationWinning teamLosing team
101896VMI12W&L0
111896VMI0W&L6
121898VMI29W&L5
131899VMI39W&L0
141900VMI11W&L0
151900VMI41W&L0
161901VMI46W&L0
171902VMI11W&L0
Series: VMI leads 14–0–1

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Keydets Top W&L in Lee-Jackson Lacrosse Classic". Virginia Military Institute. October 18, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "MORE THAN A LINE DIVIDES TWO SCHOOLS". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  3. ^ Wilson, Connor (October 31, 2012). "The Lee-Jackson Classic: W&L vs. VMI – D1 vs. D3".
  4. ^ "Bomb". Virginia Military Institute. November 29, 1895 – via Internet Archive.