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1819: A charter for the institution

New York granted the Baptist Education Society its charter on March 5, 1819. The institution’s formal founding followed an organizing meeting in Hamilton in 1817.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Charter Day | Colgate University

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1846: Madison University

The collegiate department was incorporated as Madison University in 1846, taking its name from the surrounding county. Its charter emphasized literature and science.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: What’s in a Name? Colgate’s Origins and Evolution | Colgate at 200 Years

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1890: The Colgate name

Madison University became Colgate University on May 26, 1890. The change recognized the Colgate family’s longstanding financial support, trusteeship and involvement in the institution.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: What’s in a Name? Colgate’s Origins and Evolution | Colgate at 200 Years

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1890: Football takes root

Colgate’s bicentennial football history dates the program’s beginnings to 1890. Andy Kerr arrived as head coach in 1929, beginning an 18-year tenure.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Colgate's Undefeated 1932 Football Team | Colgate at 200 Years

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1932: A season without conceding a point

Andy Kerr’s 1932 team finished undefeated and allowed no points. Colgate beat Brown 21–0 in its final regular-season game, ending with 264 points scored and none conceded, but received no Rose Bowl invitation.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Colgate's Undefeated 1932 Football Team | Colgate at 200 Years

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1966: Andy Kerr Stadium is dedicated

The football field was named Andy Kerr Stadium on September 17, 1966, with Kerr present. The dedication honored the coach who led Colgate from 1929 through 1946.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Crown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium - Colgate University Athletics

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2014: Crown Field

The field was named for the Crown family in 2014, recognizing support for stadium lights and the original artificial playing surface. The stadium retained the Andy Kerr name.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Crown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium - Colgate University Athletics

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2003: A national championship-game appearance

Dick Biddle led Colgate to a 15–1 record and the Division I-AA national championship game in 2003. He received national Coach of the Year honors for that season.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Dick Biddle (2015) - HALL OF HONOR - Colgate University Athletics

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Dick Biddle’s 18-season tenure

Biddle retired in 2013 after 18 seasons with a 137–73 record. His Colgate teams won seven Patriot League championships, and he was named league Coach of the Year five times.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Dick Biddle (2015) - HALL OF HONOR - Colgate University Athletics

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2018: Back to the FCS quarterfinals

Colgate advanced to the 2018 FCS quarterfinals after a first-round bye and a 23–20 playoff victory over James Madison. The Raiders ended the season seventh in the final AFCA Coaches poll.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Patriot League History - Patriot League

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2021: Biddle Plaza and Biddle Way

Colgate dedicated Biddle Plaza and Biddle Way on October 30, 2021. The plaza provides gathering space and a monument to Biddle’s achievements; the pathway forms part of the football team’s stadium entrance.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Colgate Honors Former Head Football Coach Dick Biddle | Colgate University

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