1913 Florida Gators football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1913 Florida Gators football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association SIAA 4–3 2–2 George E. Pyle 5th Louis Tenney University Athletic Field The 1913 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida during the 1913 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season. The season was George Pyle's fifth and last as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team. Pyle's 1913 Florida Gators completed their eighth varsity football season with an overall record of 4–3 2015 Florida Gators Football Media Guide https://web.archive.org/web/20151208143532/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2015/media_guide.pdf 2015-12-08 , University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, p. 107 (2015). Retrieved August 16, 2015. and their fourth year in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) with a conference record of 2–2.Roger Saylor, " Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association https://web.archive.org/web/20110523072320/http://www.la84foundation.org/SportsLibrary/CFHSN/CFHSNv06/CFHSNv06n2g.pdf 2011-05-23 ," College Football Historical Society, The LA84 Foundation (1993). Retrieved September 11, 2010. The 144–0 defeat of Florida Southern is the largest in school history. Schedule October 6 w y Southern College University Field Gainesville, FL 144–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune/88879560/ The Tampa Morning Tribune Florida romps on Southern College October 7, 1913 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com October 11 l y Auburn Drake Field Auburn, AL rivalry 0–55 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-auburn-swamps-florid/147642505/ The Atlanta Journal Auburn swamps Florida team October 12, 1913 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com October 18 w y 1913 Maryville Scots Maryville (TN) University Field Gainesville, FL 39–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times-florida-massacre/147649192/ The Chattanooga Sunday Times Florida massacres Maryville October 19, 1913 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com October 25 l y Georgia Tech Barrs Field Jacksonville, FL 3–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-florida-surpri/147645600/ The Montgomery Advertiser Florida surprises Ga. Tech October 26, 1913 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com November 8 l y y South Carolina Melton Field Columbia, SC 0–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-carolina-wins-from-florida/147649346/ The State Carolina wins from Florida November 9, 1913 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 w The Citadel University Field Gainesville, FL 18–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/atlanta-georgian-florida-triumphs-over-c/147649466/ Atlanta Georgian Florida triumphs over Citadel, 18–13 November 16, 1913 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com November 27 w Mercer University Field Gainesville, FL 24–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-news-mercer-game-but-bows-to-f/147649605/ The Macon News Mercer game but bows to Florida November 28, 1913 May 18, 2024 Newspapers.com Game summaries Florida Southern The highlight of the Gators' 1913 campaign was a 144–0 victory over Florida Southern, still the most lopsided game in program history despite shortening the quarters from 15 to 12 minutes each.Dooley Pat No. 74 FLORIDA 144, FLORIDA SOUTHERN 0 When: Oct. 6, 1913. https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2006/06/21/no-74-florida-144-florida-southern-0bremwhen-oct-6-1913em/31487504007/ Gainesville Sun June 22, 2006 Back Harvey Hester scored 7 touchdowns, a record which also still stands, while Louis Tenney scored five touchdowns; Swanson three, and future team captain Rex Farrior scored a touchdown in his first collegiate game.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=950&dat=19841116&id=O8NaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=gFkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2621,199566&hl=en In 1913 game, Gator star had an assumed name The Evening Independent November 16, 1984McEwen 1974 56 Auburn Florida at Auburn Florida Auburn 0 0 0 0 13 21 7 14 October 11 Drake Field • Auburn, AL John Counselman Hot Sources: The defeat of Florida Southern was followed five days later by a 55–0 loss to an Auburn Tigers team that finished its season undefeated and untied. Auburn scored five touchdowns in the first half. Captain Kirk Newell retired in the third period due to the heat.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5968159/the_atlanta_constitution/ 8 October 12, 1913 July 22, 2016 Newspapers.com Florida Is Easy For Auburn Team The Atlanta Constitution The starting lineup was Henderson (left end), Coarsey (left tackle), Sutton (left guard), Price (center), Bullock (right guard), Ward (right tackle), Buie (right end), Swanson (quarterback), Lawler (left halfback), Hester (right halfback), Tenney (fullback). Maryville In the third week of play, Florida overwhelmed 1913 Maryville Scots Maryville, 39–0, using several forward passes.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5968333/the_atlanta_constitution/ 10 October 19, 1913 July 22, 2016 Newspapers.com Florida 39, Maryville 0 The Atlanta Constitution Price made two field goals, including one of 40 yards. Georgia Tech Georgia Tech at Florida Ga. Tech Florida 0 0 7 6 3 0 0 0 October 25 Barrs Field • Jacksonville, FL Penton Sources: Coach John Heisman's Georgia Tech team defeated Florida 3–13. Heisman said the Gators played the best football he'd seen a Florida squad play.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5858848/the_atlanta_constitution/ 8 October 28, 1913 July 11, 2016 Newspapers.com Whiffs The Atlanta Constitution Florida scored first with a 30-yard placekick field goal from Price. In the third quarter, a 25-yard pass from Homer Cook to Cushman netted a touchdown for the Yellow Jackets. Cook scored again in the final period.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5968235/the_atlanta_constitution// 9 October 26, 1913 July 22, 2016 Newspapers.com Playing a Defensive Battle, Jackets Are Content To Win, By Two Touchdowns Margin The Atlanta Constitution The starting lineup was Buie (left end), Coarsey (left tackle), Sutton (left guard), Price (center), Lotspeich (right guard), Hancock (right tackle), Henderson (right end), Mosley (quarterback), Tenney (left halfback), Hester (right halfback), Swanson (fullback). South Carolina The South Carolina Gamecocks beat the visiting Gators 13–0 in a steady rain.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5968379/the_atlanta_constitution/ 13 November 9, 1913 July 22, 2016 Newspapers.com South Carolina 13, Florida 0 The Atlanta Constitution Florida's star back Harvey Hester had been suspended by the university for missing class, but Coach Pyle brought him to Columbia anyway, where he played under the name "Burnett". University president Albert Murphree was unamused by Pyle's "skullduggery", and the incident played a part in the coach's dismissal at the end of the season. The Citadel The Citadel at Florida The Citadel Florida 0 7 0 6 12 0 6 0 November 15 University Field • Gainesville, FL Sources: The Gators defeated The Citadel 18–13 in a close game.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5968411/the_atlanta_constitution/ 10 November 16, 1913 July 22, 2016 Newspapers.com Florida 18, Citadel 13 The Atlanta Constitution Buie and Hester scored in the first period. Citadel came back in the second quarter with a long pass from Weeks to Bolton. In the third quarter, Buie blocked a Citadel kick, leading to another touchdown. Another pass got Citadel's final touchdown. Mercer The Gators also defeated the Mercer Baptists, 24–0, for their first win in six games against the Baptists. Captain Tenney was the feature of the contest.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5968474/the_atlanta_constitution/ 9 November 28, 1913 July 22, 2016 Newspapers.com Florida 24, Mercer 0 The Atlanta Constitution Postseason George Pyle finished his five-year tenure as the coach of the Florida Gators with an overall record of 26–7–3.Horne 2012 105 After leaving Florida, Pyle became the athletic director of the West Virginia Mountaineers." West Virginia Is Coming Along Well," The Pittsburg Press, Sporting Section, p. 3 (September 20, 1914). Retrieved March 23, 2010. John Sutton was elected captain for next season. Personnel Line Florida Gators Player Position Gamesstarted High school Height Weight AgeSam Buie endCappleman guardJames Coarsey tackleW. H. Crom guardRex Farrior guard Hillsborough 5'9"16817Henry Freeman endRoy Hancock tackleW. B. Henderson endDaddy Lotspiech guard 5'10"16522J. A. Miller endT. E. Price centerJohn Sutton tackle 6'0"18522F. M. Swanson center Backfield Florida Gators Player Position Gamesstarted High school Height Weight AgeTrux Bullock fullbackPaul Burnett halfbackHarvey Hester halfbackJack Lawless fullbackGeorge Moseley quarterbackRammy Ramsdell quarterback Hillsborough5'10"14819Alex Shaw halfbackJoe Swanson fullback 6'0"16520Louis E. Tenny halfback References 30em Bibliography Horne Larry E. Florida Gators IQ 1-4499-8947-0 2012 McEwen Tom The Gators: A Story of Florida Football The Strode Publishers Huntsville, Alabama 1974 0-87397-025-X Florida Category:Florida Gators football seasons Florida Gators football