LSU Tigers football, 1893–99
1893
1893 was the first year that the LSU sponsored a football team. The Tigers played under Coach Dr. Charles E. Coates in just one game. The game sparked a rivalry between Tulane and LSU that has lasted generations.
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Green Wave |
1894
The Tigers adopted a new coach, Albert P. Simmons, for the three-game 1894 season.
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Athletic Club |
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Rebels |
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Gentlemen |
1895
Coach Albert P. Simmons, in his last year at LSU, helped the Tigers to an undefeated season in 1895.
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Green Wave |
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Gentlemen |
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Crimson Tide |
1896
The 1896 Tigers made it through their first season as members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, with coach Allen W. Jeardeau, undefeated, establishing LSU as the league co-champions.
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Gentlemen |
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Green Wave |
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Rebels |
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Longhorns |
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Bulldogs |
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Athletic Club |
1897
Coach Allen W. Jeardeau returned for his second but final year at LSU in 1897 for two games in Baton Rouge.
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Athletic Club |
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Bearcats |
1898
The Tigers, with new coach Edmond A. Chavanne, played only one game this 1898 season.
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Green Wave |
1899
New coach John P. Gregg led the 1899 Tigers to a 2-4 losing season. The only wins were in an exhibition game against a high school team and against rival Tulane.
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Rebels |
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Wildcats |
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Tigers |
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Longhorns |
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Aggies |
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Green Wave |