The1888 Northwestern Purple football team was anAmerican football team that representedNorthwestern University during the1888 college football season. Prior to 1888, Northwestern had played only four football games spread over 12 years and had never put together a winning record. The 1888 Northwestern team compiled a 2–1 record.[1] The team opened its season on November 22, 1888, with a 16–6 victory over Chicago West Division High School and concluded with two games againstLake Forest College. Lake Forest won the first game, 18–4, inLake Forest, Illinois, on November 24, 1888. Northwestern won the latter game, 12–6, atEvanston on December 1, 1888.[2]
