HAMPTON, Va. – When the Hampton University football team takes the field at Armstrong Stadium this coming Saturday, it will take one more step toward a milestone: the Pirates' 12 p.m. kickoff against Richmond will be the program's 999th all-time game.
 
"Facing an in-state opponent is always exciting, but it is even more special as the program inches closer to a historic and significant milestone," University President Dr. William R. Harvey said. "I wish to commend Coach Maynor and the student-athletes for their continued dedication to the University and to the game of football."
 
One of Hampton's five appearances in the NCAA Div. I FCS Playoffs came against Richmond; in 2005, the Spiders visited Armstrong Stadium for a first-round match-up.
 
After this past Saturday's 35-20 win over Kentucky State, the Pirates have an all-time mark of 549-415-34 (a .550 winning percentage). The win marked the first time since 2011 that the Pirates have won their season opener.
 
Some other facts and numbers as the Pirates inch closer to history:
 
First Game: 1902 vs. Armstrong Manual Training School (W, 16-0).
 
Head Coaches: 20 (first: Tony Monroe).
 
Winningest Head Coach: Joe Taylor (16 seasons, 136-48-1).
 
First Winning Season: 1905 (4-1).
 
First Undefeated Season: 1913 (6-0).
 
First CIAA Championship: 1913.
 
100th Win: 1930 vs. Bloomfield College (19-18).
 
200th Win: 1952 vs. Howard (34-7).
 
300th Win: 1979 vs. St. Paul's (34-12).
 
400th Win: 1994 at Virginia Union (56-6).
 
500th Win: 2006 vs. Morgan State (26-7).
 
First NCAA Div. I (FCS) Win: at Morehouse (Sept. 2, 1995, W 42-14).
 
First MEAC Win: vs. Delaware State (Oct. 12, 1996, W 37-7).
 
First MEAC Championship: 1997.
 
First Playoff Win: Div. II Playoffs vs. Albany State (1993, W 33-7).
 
CIAA Championships: 13 (1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1922, 1925, 1926, 1928, 1931, 1985, 1992, 1993, 1994).
 
NCAA Div. II Playoff Appearances: 3 (1985, 1992, 1993).
 
MEAC Championships: 5 (1997, 1998, 2004, 2005, 2006).
 
NCAA Div. I FCS Playoff Appearances: 5 (1997, 1998, 2004, 2005, 2006).
 
SBN Black College National Championships: 5 (1922, 1994, 1997, 2004, 2005).
 
Highest Final National Ranking: No. 9 (1998, Sports Network poll).
 
NFL Draft Picks: 20 (last in 2011 – Kenrick Ellis, New York Jets, 3rd Round).
 
For more information on Hampton University football, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.