Louisiana State Football Team History
Louisiana State Tigers
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Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
Founded: 1860 Stadium: Tiger Stadium Capacity: 92,400 Colors: Purple & Gole Coach: Gaynell Gus Tinsley Conference: Southeastern-
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1952 Season Highlights |
Gaynell Gus Tinsley enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Louisiana State. |
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1952 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 20 | vs.
Texas
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14 |
35 |
L |
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| Sat., Sep. 27 | vs.
Alabama
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20 |
21 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 4 | @
Rice
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27 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 11 | @
Kentucky
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34 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 18 | vs.
Georgia
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14 |
27 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 25 | @
Maryland
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6 |
34 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 1 | @
Mississippi
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0 |
28 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 8 | vs.
Tennessee
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3 |
22 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 15 | vs.
Mississippi State
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14 |
33 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 29 | @
Tulane
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16 |
0 |
W |
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1952 Season Totals |
Record | 3-7
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Points Scored | 148 |
Scoring Average | 14.8 |
Points Allowed | 214 |
Defense Average | 21.4 |
Opponents Record | 69-31
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Conference Record | 2-5 |
Home Record | 0-5
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Away Record | 3-2
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1952 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
was not ranked. |
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1952 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1952 All Southeastern Conference Players |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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Great Moments in College Football History
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