1958 Otterbein College (0) at University of Findlay (0) Football Film

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Otterbein 0 at Findlay 0

September 20, 1958

Memorial Stadium, Findlay, Ohio

Time: 12:15 Type: B&W Program: No

Schools: Otterbein University is a private university in Westerville, Ohio. The university was founded in 1847 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ and named for United Brethren founder the Rev. Philip William Otterbein. After the merger of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church, in 1968, Otterbein has been associated with the United Methodist Church. Colors: Tan and Cardinal. Mascot: Cardinals

Findlay College, was founded on January 28, 1882, by the city of Findlay and the Churches of God General Conference. By 1897, the college had established an endowment of more than $100,000 and boasted sixteen faculty members. In 1989, Findlay College became known as the University of Findlay. The campus, still affiliated with the Church of God, embarked on a building campaign, adding five new buildings over the next several years. By the start of the twenty-first century, the institution boasted sixty-five different areas of undergraduate study and eight graduate programs. The university is especially well known for its equestrian studies program and offers equestrian riding as a varsity sport. In 2012, the university added structures to Davis Street to host its newly created pharmacy program. Colors: Orange and Black. Mascot: Oilers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Findlay

Coaches: Otterbein – Robert “Moe” Agler (March 13, 1924 – September 16, 2005, Otterbein ‘48) A 1941 graduate of Dublin (Ohio)High School Agler enrolled in Otterbein College where he lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track. After serving in the Navy during World War II, and participating in the D-Day invasion, Agler returned to Otterbein in 1946 where he was a member of, arguably, the best team in school history. He was instrumental in Otterbein’s most memorable game, a 13-7 loss to the University of West Virginia with the Cardinals threatening to score as time expired. After graduating in 1948 he played professionally for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) and the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Returning to central Ohio in 1950 Agler was hired as head football coach at his alma mater, Dublin High School, where he won the Franklin County Championship. He moved to Johnstown High School in 1952 before returning to Otterbein the next year as an assistant to Harry Ewing. In 1955 Agler replaced Ewing as head coach serving two stints, from 1955 to 1965 and 1970 to 1974, compiling a total record of 74–63–5. He was also the head basketball coach at Otterbein from 1955 to 1958, tallying a mark of 13–39, and served as Athletic Director (1955-1975). Following his retirement, he was instrumental in the construction of the new Memorial Stadium.

Findlay – James D. Houdeshell (B: February 1, 1931, Rowson, Ohio; BS – Findlay ’53, MS – Bowling Green, PhD - Indiana) Houdeshell was 24-17-3 in five years as Oilers’ head coach. “A 60-year employee of The University of Findlay, Houdeshell was hired in 1955 as assistant professor, athletic director and head coach of football, basketball and baseball. He went on to hold many other positions at the University, including dean of students and chair of the Division of Teacher Education. . . A graduate of The University of Findlay (then Findlay College), Houdeshell received a master of education with a minor in school administration from Bowling Green State University and a doctor of physical education from Indiana University, Bloomington. A standout athlete as an undergraduate, Houdeshell was inducted into the Findlay College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1975. As a member of the UF faculty/staff, he was president of the NAIA in 1990-91; president of the NAIA Athletic Directors Association, 1981-82, and received the Athletics Administrator of the Year (Charles Morris Award), 2001-2002.” https://newsroom.findlay.edu/houdeshell-and-strahm-to-receive-honorary-doctorates/

Notes:

Otterbein wearing dark jerseys; Findlay wearing white jerseys. A night game with wet conditions, only one football was used which caused ball handling problems and contributed to the 0-0 tie.

References:

“Cards From Columbus,” PHOTO, Columbus Evening Dispatch, September 19, 1958, p. 8B.

Howell, Fritz, “First-Game Winners In OC’s Top Clashes,” Columbus Evening Dispatch, September 22, 1958, p. 15A.

Game Date

9-20-1958

Game Score

Otterbein 0-Findlay 0

Coaches

Otterbein – Robert “Moe” Agler (March 13, 1924 – September 16, 2005, Otterbein ‘48)

Findlay – James D. Houdeshell (B: February 1, 1931, Rowson, Ohio; BS – Findlay ’53, MS – Bowling Green, PhD - Indiana)

Game Location

Memorial Stadium, University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio

Comments

Otterbein wearing dark jerseys; Findlay wearing white jerseys. A night game with wet conditions, only one football was used which caused ball handling problems and contributed to the 0-0 tie.

Game Film # and Reel #

Game Film #22, Reel #28

Recommended Citation

Archives, "1958 Otterbein College (0) at University of Findlay (0) Football Film" (1958). 1957-1959 Sports Films. 6.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/sports_films_1957-1959/6

Film Time

12:15 minutes

Keywords

College Football, Football Programs, Football Films