1884 and 1885 Football Seasons
In 1884, Prettyman was chosen as captain of the football team. The team won both of its intercollegiate games, including an 18 to 10 win in its first match against its eventual rival, the University of Chicago. The team beat Albion College 18 to 0 in its other game in 1884. Prettyman received his Bachelor's degree in 1885, but stayed on at the university as a graduate student from 1885 to 1886. In 1885, Prettyman was again selected as captain and led the football team to its second consecutive undefeated season. The 1885 team did not allow its opponents to score a single point, outscoring them 82 to 0.
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