The Army Black Knights football program is one of the oldest and most storied in college football. The team has been playing since 1890 and has won three national championships (1944, 1945, and 1946). The Black Knights have also made 21 bowl appearances, including the Sugar Bowl, the Cotton Bowl, and the Orange Bowl.
The origin of the nickname "Black Knights" is a bit unclear. Some say it was first used in the 1940s, while others say it dates back to the 1890s. The most likely explanation is that the nickname was adopted in the 1940s due to the black color of the team's uniforms. The Black Knights nickname is now used by all of Army's athletic teams, not just the football team.
The Black Knights have had a number of notable players, including:
- Glenn Davis was a running back for the Black Knights from 1943 to 1944. He was a two-time Heisman Trophy winner and is one of only two players to win the award twice.
- Doc Blanchard was a quarterback for the Black Knights from 1944 to 1946. He was a two-time Heisman Trophy winner and is the only player to win the award three times.
- Earl Blaik was the head coach of the Black Knights from 1941 to 1950. He led the Black Knights to three national championships and is considered one of the greatest coaches in college football history.
Here are some other notable moments in Army football history:
- The Black Knights won their first national championship in 1919.
- The Black Knights won their second national championship in 1944.
- The Black Knights won their third national championship in 1945.
- The Black Knights won their first bowl game in 1919.
- The Black Knights won their most recent bowl game in 2010.
