1891 Yale Football Cabinet

This is a very special football cabinet photos from the 1891 Yale Championship team.  This was one of the most dominant football teams of all time.  They finished with a record of 13-0 and went unscored upon beating up their opponents 488-0.  They were coached by the legendary Walter Camp and was the Senior year for standout Pudge Heffelfinger and Freshman year for Frank Hinkey.

Thomas Lee "Bum" McClung:

He was the captain of the 1891 squad.  He later served as the 22nd U.S. Treasurer under President Taft and his signature is on some old currency.

Pudge Heffelfinger:

He was a 3 time All-American for Yale.  He is credited as being the first professional football player.  He was paid to play football for the Allegheny Athletic Association in 1892.

Frank Hinkey:

He is one of a handful of players to be named as a 4-time All-American.  That is an accomplishment that probably will never happen again with many players leaving early for the NFL draft.  Despite his small stature he was known as a J.J. Watt type of defensive enforcer.  There is some amazing information about his career and life here FrankHinkey