| Niagara Purple Eagles football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1895 |
| Last season | 1950 |
| Location | Lewiston, New York |
| NCAA division | University division |
| Conference | Independent |
| All-time record | 181–205–31 (.471) |
| Conference titles | 4 |
| Rivalries | Canisius Golden Griffins St. Bonaventure Brown Indians |
| Colors | Purple and white[1] |
The Niagara Purple Eagles football program were the intercollegiate American football team for Niagara University located in Lewiston, New York. The school's first football team was fielded in 1895. Niagara participated in football from 1895 to 1950, compiling an all-time record of 181–205–31.[2] The football program was discontinued at the conclusion of the 1950 season.[3]
- ^ "Niagara University Athletic Department Quick Facts". August 2, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ "Niagara (NY) Records by Year". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on August 15, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
- ^ "Niagara quits football; resumption is hinted after war emergency". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. March 6, 1951. p. 1. Retrieved September 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com
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