1897 Purdue Boilermakers football team

The 1897 Purdue Boilermakers football team was an American football team that represented Purdue University during the 1897 Western Conference football season. The Boilermakers compiled a 5–3–1 record but were outscored by their opponents by a total of 108 to 106 in their first season under head coach William W. Church. William S. Moore was the team captain.

Players

 * A. F. Alward - right tackle
 * R. A. Bond, '00 - left tackle
 * C. F. Breen, '98 - center
 * C. E. Doan, '98 - fullback
 * J. W. Esterline - fullback
 * L. W. Goben, '98 - right halfback
 * Herman Hall, '98 - right end
 * F. D. Herbold, '99 - left guard
 * L. F. Johnson, '99 - left end
 * W. S. Moore, '98 - captain and left halfback
 * C. S. Sample, '99 - left tackle
 * R. L. Sears, '98 - quarterback
 * L. B. Webb, '98 - right tackle

Coaching staff

 * Head coach - William W. Church
 * Manager - J. N. Moore, '98