Memphis Football Team History
Memphis Tigers
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
Founded: 1912 Stadium: Liberty Bowl Capacity: 62,380 Colors: Reflex Blue & Medium Gray Coach: Ralph Hatley Conference: Independent-
1947 Season Highlights
Ralph Hatley enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Memphis.
1947 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Thu., Sep. 25 @
Middle Tennessee State
0
20
L
Sat., Oct. 4 vs. Missouri-Rolla
13
0
W
Sat., Oct. 11 vs. Centenary (LA)
26
7
W
Fri., Oct. 17 @ Murray State
7
14
L
Thu., Oct. 23 @ Union (TN)
21
0
W
Sat., Nov. 1 vs. Pensacola NAS (FL)
54
0
W
Fri., Nov. 7 @ Millington NAS (TN)
58
0
W
Mon., Nov. 17 vs.
Arkansas State
19
19
T
Sat., Nov. 22 vs. Austin Peay State
40
0
W
1947 Season Totals
Record 6-2
-1
Points Scored 238
Scoring Average 26.4
Points Allowed 60
Defense Average 6.7
Opponents Record 13-3
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 4-0
-1
Away Record 2-2
1947 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1947 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1947 All Independent Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
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