The 1899 Washington football team was an American football team that represented the University of Washington as an independent during the 1899 college football season. In its first season under coach A. S. Jeffs, the team compiled a 4–1–1 record and outscored its opponents by a combined total of 71 to 21. Sterling Hill was the team captain. The Thanksgiving Day game vs. Whitman was promoted as the Championship of Washington and Idaho. Klondike Gold Rush millionaire T. S. Lippy awarded an engraved silver cup to the winner of the contest. Wiki link