History of the Black Knights

The Army Black Knights are one of the most storied programs in college football history. With over 100 years of competition, they have established themselves as a powerhouse in NCAA athletics and continue to be a force to be reckoned with on the field each season.

The team began at West Point Military Academy, playing its first game against Rutgers University in 1890. They would go on to win that game by a score of 6-4, and it marked the beginning of an incredible legacy that has spanned generations since then. The program quickly rose through the ranks. It was eventually granted membership into what is now known as Division I FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) during World War II when many other schools were unable or unwilling to compete due to wartime restrictions placed upon them by President Roosevelt’s administration at home.

Throughout its long history, Army has seen some great successes, including three National Championships (1944, 1945 & 1946), eight conference titles (the last one being back in 1996), four Heisman Trophy winners - Doc Blanchard ('45), Glenn Davis ('46) Pete Dawkins('58) & Chris Cagle('94). On top of these accomplishments, they have also produced numerous NFL players such as former Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams, who played for Washington Redskins from 1986-1989, along with current stars like Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald Jr., Chicago Bears' Kyle Long & New Orleans Saints Terron Armstead just name few!

While much about college sports is changing rapidly today due largely thanks to technological advances which allow fans to access games more efficiently than ever before, one thing remains constant. No matter how successful any individual team may become this year or next, there will always be something special about watching an Army Black Knight football match, which can never detract from us all!