1962_Memphis_State_Tigers_football_team

1962 Memphis State Tigers football team

1962 Memphis State Tigers football team

American college football season

The 1962 Memphis State Tigers football team represented Memphis State College (now known as the University of Memphis) as an independent during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. In its fifth season under head coach Billy J. Murphy, the team compiled an 8–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 261 to 67. Jerry Bell and Wayne Evans were the team captains.[1][2] The team played its home games at Crump Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee.

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The team's statistical leaders included Russell Vollmer with 555 passing yards, fullback Dave Casinelli with 826 rushing yards and 66 points scored, and John Griffin with 220 receiving yards.[3]

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References

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    "1962 Memphis Tigers Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
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    "Memphis Football 2019 Media Guide" (PDF). University of Memphis. p. 270. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
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    "1962 Memphis Tigers Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
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    Wayne Thompson (September 23, 1962). "Rebels Crack Memphis 21-7 For Warmup". The Clarion-Ledger. pp. 1C, 4C – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Tigers encounter stern resistance". The Commercial Appeal. September 30, 1962. Retrieved November 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Tigers' prophecy comes true". The Commercial Appeal. October 28, 1962. Retrieved October 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Memphis overpowers Citadel, 60–13". Kingsport Times-News. November 11, 1962. Retrieved January 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Memphis State is 50–0 winner". Chattanooga Daily Times. November 18, 1962. p. 40. Retrieved November 1, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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    Charles Gillespie (November 25, 1962). "Memphis State Overpowers Detroit In Finale". The Commercial Appeal. p. 2A-2 – via Newspapers.com.
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