1952 Michigan State Normal Hurons football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1952 Michigan State Normal Hurons football Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference IIAC 5–3–1 3–2–1 Fred Trosko 1st Chris Armelagos Chris Armelagos Briggs Field The 1952 Michigan State Normal Hurons football team represented Michigan State Normal College (renamed Eastern Michigan College in 1956 and Eastern Michigan University in 1959) in the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) during the 1952 college football season. In their first season under head coach Fred Trosko, the Hurons compiled a 5–3–1 record (3–2–1 against IIAC opponents), finished in third place in the IIAC, and outscored their opponents, 154 to 146.2014 Digital Media Guide: Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University Football June 29, 2016 169, 176 http://www.emueagles.com/custompages/football/2014/2014EMUFBGuide.pdf The team was rated as the best team fielded by the school since 1945.Best Huron Eleven Since '45 Is Feted Detroit Free Press December 16, 1952 22 Lineman Christopher J. Armelagos was the team captain.2014 Media Guide, p. 169. He was also voted as the team's most valuable player. The team's statistical leaders included Bob Middlekauff with 540 yards of total offense, Ed Skowneski with 328 rushing yards, and Dick Moseley with seven touchdowns and 42 points.2014 Media Guide, pp. 178, 184, 189, 191. Chris Armelagos received the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 146. Trosko was hired as the school's head coach in July 1952. In 1951, he had coached Owosso High School to an undefeated and was named Michigan's high school coach of the year by the Detroit Free Press.Trosko Quits Owosso to Coach Huron Eleven: '51 Prep Coach of the Year Detroit Free Press July 16, 1952 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5734513/trosko_quits_owosso_to_coach_huron/ He had previously played at the halfback position for the University of Michigan football team from 1937 to 1939. Trosko remained as the head football coach at Michigan State Normal/Eastern Michigan for 13 years through the 1964 season. Schedule y y September 19 at Hope<ncg> Holland, MI W 13-6 Coach Fred Trosko Opens With Victory over Hope https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97009720/lansing-state-journal/ March 5, 2022 Lansing State Journal Associated Press September 21, 1952 52 Newspapers.com September 27 Ball State<ncg> Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI W 26-14 Hurons Defeat Ball Staters, 26 to 14, in Aerial The Muncie Star September 28, 1952 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96794435/hurons-defeat-ball-staters-26-to-14/ Newspapers.com October 4 Western Illinois Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI L 13-20 Huron Eleven Bows https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95534792/the-holland-evening-sentinel/ February 19, 2022 The Holland Evening Sentinel October 6, 1952 7 Newspapers.com October 11 Eastern Illinois Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI W 13-7 Eastern Bows To Michigan Normal, 13-7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95787947/the-decatur-daily-review/ February 20, 2022 Decatur Sunday Herald and Review October 12, 1952 19 Newspapers.com October 18 Northern Illinois State<hc> Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI W 19-7 Michigan Normal Beats Northern Illinois, 19-7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96374695/lansing-state-journal/ February 24, 2022 Lansing State Journal Associated Press October 19, 1952 64 Newspapers.com October 25 at Central Michigan Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) L 7-26 6,500 Dann Marshall Chips Really Cash In on 4 Huron Fumbles https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96614745/detroit-free-press/ February 27, 2022 Detroit Free Press October 26, 1952 6C Newspapers.com October 31 at Wayne<ncg> University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI L 19-46 3,515 Wayne Makes Itself at Home with 46–14 Romp Over Hurons: Tartars Get 564 Yards on Offense Detroit Free Press George Puscas November 2, 1952 C2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69833813/wayne-makes-itself-at-home-with-46-14/ Newspapers.com November 7 at Illinois State Normal McCormick Field Normal, IL T 14-14 Cushman Roger Michigan Normal Rally Ties ISNU https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95139157/the-pantagraph/ February 16, 2022 The Pantagraph November 9, 1952 12 Newspapers.com November 14 at Southern Illinois McAndrew Stadium Carbondale, IL W 30-6 Michigan Normal Hands Southern 30-6 Setback https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96552809/southern-illinoisan/ February 27, 2022 The Southern Illinoisan November 17, 1952 7 Newspapers.com References Michigan State Normal Category:Eastern Michigan Eagles football seasons Michigan State Normal Hurons football