United States Military Academy: Army's Golden Age
The Army football program at West Point represents a golden era of college football history, defined by discipline, national championships, and one of the sport's greatest dynasties.
For the first half of the 20th century, the Black Knights stood among the most powerful and respected teams in the nation.
Coach Earl "Red" Blaik built one of the most dominant teams the sport has ever seen during World War II. His squads from 1944 to 1946 went 27-0-1, winning back-to-back national championships.
Those teams featured the legendary "Mr. Inside" and "Mr. Outside" duo of Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis, who won consecutive Heisman Trophies. Army's most enduring tradition is the annual Army-Navy Game, a contest that transcends sport and serves as a national celebration of service.
While rule changes made it difficult for service academies to maintain that dominance, Army's legacy of three national titles and three Heisman winners cements its vital place in college football history. 🏈
