1973 Colgate Red Raiders football team
American college football team season
The 1973 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. In its sixth season under head coach Neil Wheelwright, the team compiled a 5–5 record. Rick Horton and Tom Parr were the team captains.
The team played its home games at Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton, New York.
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Two trophies were awarded to the Red Raiders' most valuable players in 1973:
Tom Parr, quarterback, received the Andy Kerr Trophy, awarded to the most valuable offensive player.
Rick Horton, defensive back, received the Hal W. Lahar Trophy, awarded to the most valuable defensive player.
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