1939 Birmingham–Southern Panthers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1939 Birmingham–Southern Panthers football Dixie Conference Dixie 3–5–1 2–3–1 Jenks Gillem 12th Legion FieldMunger Bowl 2007 The 1939 Birmingham–Southern Panthers football team was an American football team that represented Birmingham–Southern College as a member of the Dixie Conference during the 1939 college football season. In their twelfth season under head coach Jenks Gillem, the team compiled a 3–5–1 record. After the season, Birmingham–Southern discontinued their football program until its revival in 2007.Birmingham–Southern hires Joey Jones to revive football https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/news/20060620/birmingham-southern-hires-joey-jones-to-revive-football February 26, 2021 The Tuscaloosa News June 30, 2006 Schedule September 29 l y y Auburn Cramton Bowl Montgomery, AL 0–6 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72170586/auburn-beats-birmingham-in-grid-opener/ The Montgomery Advertiser Auburn beats Birmingham in grid opener here September 30, 1939 February 26, 2021 Newspapers.com October 6 Friday l y Loyola (LA) Loyola University Stadium New Orleans, LA 6–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67714069/loyola-noses-out-panthers-by-76/ The Birmingham News Loyola noses out Panthers by 7–6 margin October 7, 1939 February 26, 2021 Newspapers.com October 13 Friday w y Louisiana Tech Legion Field Birmingham, AL 7–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72171156/louisiana-tech-loses-road-game-by/ The Shreveport Times Louisiana Tech loses road game by single point October 14, 1939 February 26, 2021 Newspapers.com October 21 l y Mercer Centennial Stadium Macon, GA 0–10 4,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72171524/mercer-beats-panthers-100-pledger/ The Birmingham News Mercer beats Panthers, 10–0; Pledger star October 22, 1939 February 26, 2021 Newspapers.com October 27 Friday t y Millsaps Fairgrounds Stadium Jackson, MS 7–7 2,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72171833/panthers-get-77-millsaps-draw-on/ The Birmingham News Panthers get 7–7 Millsaps draw on rally October 28, 1939 February 26, 2021 Newspapers.com November 4 l y y Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS 0–28 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72172106/state-romps-280/ Clarion-Ledger State romps 28–0 November 5, 1939 February 26, 2021 Newspapers.com November 11 l y Chattanooga Chamberlain Field Chattanooga, TN 12–13 3,082 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72172513/moccasins-win-13-to-12/ Chattanooga Daily Times Moccasins win 13 to 12 November 12, 1939 February 26, 2021 Newspapers.com November 17 Friday w Spring Hill Munger Bowl Birmingham, AL 13–6 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72172944/southern-wins-in-final-bowl-scrap/ The Birmingham News Southern wins in final bowl scrap November 18, 1939 February 26, 2021 Newspapers.com November 30 Thursday w y Howard (AL) Legion Field Birmingham, AL 9–6 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72173204/panthers-close-howard-series-in/ The Birmingham News Panthers close Howard series in sensational 9–6 win December 1, 1939 February 26, 2021 Newspapers.com References Birmingham-Southern Category:Birmingham–Southern Panthers football seasons Birmingham-Southern Panthers football