Rare Antique Vintage 1925 Columbia University Football Program

The antique season opening football program is in decent shape for its age, with some staple rust and a loose center page that has folds, apparently for viewing of the visiting Haverford line-up positions. No other obvious folds. Cover color and corners are sharp with light overall soiling. Nice nostalgic graphics.


Historical Web Info:

In their 1925 season opener, Columbia University notably defeated Haverford College's football team with a lopsided score of 59-0. Columbia dominated the game with a series of long plays, scoring nine touchdowns, while Haverford struggled to match their performance.

 The 1925 Columbia University football team, known as the Columbia Lions, played as an independent during the 1925 college football season. Under first-year head coach Charles Crowley, the team compiled a strong 6–3–1 record. The Lions outscored their opponents by a combined total of 288 to 55 and recorded five shutouts, showcasing a dominant defense and powerful offense.

 They played their home games primarily at Baker Field and the Polo Grounds in Upper Manhattan. The season included remarkable blowout victories such as a 59-0 win over Haverford and a 64-0 win against Wesleyan. Other season highlights were wins over Johns Hopkins, Williams, Army, and Alfred. The team faced tougher competition with losses to Ohio State, Cornell, and Syracuse, and one tie against NYU.

 The 1925 team demonstrated considerable offensive firepower, featuring multiple long touchdowns and a high percentage of completed passes. This season marked a competitive and memorable year for Columbia football in the mid-1920s.