1941 Tuskegee Golden Tigers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1941 Tuskegee Golden Tigers football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference SIAC 8–2 6–1 Cleve Abbott 18th Alumni Bowl Orange Blossom Classic L 7–15 vs. Florida A&M The 1941 Tuskegee Golden Tigers football team represented the Tuskegee Institute—now known as Tuskegee University—as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) during the 1941 college football season. Led by 18th-year head coach Cleve Abbott, they Golden Tigers compiled an overall record of 8–2 with mark of 6–1 in conference play.Jones "Melancholy" Sports Slant; Morris Brown Wins Second SIAC Grid Crown In Row; Chalks Up First Unbeaten, United Season In College's History https://www.newspapers.com/article/atlanta-daily-world/194971814/ Atlanta Daily World Atlanta, Georgia November 28, 1941 5 April 6, 2026 Newspapers.com Tuskegee was invited to the Orange Blossom Classic, where the Golden Tigers lost to Florida A&M. The team played home games at the Alumni Bowl in Tuskegee, Alabama. Schedule Central September 27 w Xavier (LA) Alumni Bowl Tuskegee, AL 25–6 Xavier Begins Facing Music This Friday https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-phoenix-index/157754678/ The Phoenix Index Phoenix, Arizona September 27, 1941 6 October 24, 2024 Newspapers.com Tuskegee Institute's Golden Tigers Wallop Xavier Gridders, 25-6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news/157751446/ The Birmingham News Birmingham, Alabama September 28, 1941 19 October 24, 2024 Newspapers.com October 4 l y Morris Brown Ponce de Leon Park Atlanta, GA 6–29 3,000 Jones Lucius (Melancholy) Morris Brown Topples Air-Minded Tuskegee In Wild Offensive Scoring Bee By 29 To 6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-advocate/157751834/ Jackson Advocate Jackson, Mississippi October 11, 1941 7 October 24, 2024 Newspapers.com October 10 w y y 1941 Wilberforce Bulldogs Wilberforce Soldier Field Chicago, IL 26–7 10,000 Tuskegee Tigers Ride Green Wave To 26-7 Victory in Seasons First Major Surprise; Displays Power https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-call/157752280/ The Call Kansas City, Missouri October 17, 1941 15 October 24, 2024 Newspapers.com October 18 w 1941 Benedict Tigers Benedict Alumni Bowl Tuskegee, AL 20–2 Tuskegee Tigers Win Over Benedict, 20-2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news/157752501/ The Birmingham News Birmingham, Alabama October 19, 1941 21 October 24, 2024 Newspapers.com October 24 7:00 p.m. w y 1941 Morehouse Maroon Tigers Morehouse Memorial Stadium Columbus, GA 20–7 12,000 Tuskegee And Morehouse Play Here Tonight https://www.newspapers.com/article/ledger-enquirer/157752741/ The Columbus Enquirer Columbus, Georgia October 24, 1941 16 October 24, 2024 Newspapers.com Tuskegee— (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/ledger-enquirer/157752869/ The Columbus Enquirer Columbus, Georgia October 24, 1941 17 October 24, 2024 Newspapers.com 12,000 Fans See Tigers Of Tuskegee Win, 20-7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbus-ledger/157753032/ The Columbus Ledger Columbus, Georgia October 25, 1941 8 October 24, 2024 Newspapers.com November 1 1:30 p.m. w y South Carolina State State College Stadium Orangeburg, SC 33–12 McGhee J. D. SC State A. and M. To Play Tuskegee https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state/158566328/ The State Columbia, South Carolina October 31, 1941 11B November 6, 2024 Newspapers.com Tuskegee Plays SC State Today https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state/157753251/ The State Columbia, South Carolina November 1, 1941 9 October 24, 2024 Newspapers.com Tuskegee's Golden Tigers Romp Over South Carolina State's Fighting Bull Dogs, 33-12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/new-pittsburgh-courier/157753446/ Pittsburgh Courier Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania November 8, 1941 16 October 24, 2024 Newspapers.com November 8 w 1941 Knoxville Bulldogs Knoxville Alumni Bowl Tuskegee, AL 30–7 Tuskegee Tigers Win 6th Straight https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser/157753583/ Montgomery Advertiser Montgomery, Alabama November 9, 1941 11 October 24, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 w y y 1941 Lincoln Lions Lincoln (PA) Alumni Bowl Tuskegee, AL 14–6 3,000 Tuskegee Downs Lincoln, 14 To 6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser/157753894/ Montgomery Advertiser Montgomery, Alabama November 16, 1941 14 October 24, 2024 Newspapers.com November 20 w y 1941 Alabama State Hornets Alabama State Cramton Bowl Montgomery, AL 33–6 11,000 Moseley Max Tuskegee Top State Hornets By 33-6 Score https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser/157754134/ Montgomery Advertiser Montgomery, Alabama November 21, 1941 9 October 24, 2024 Newspapers.com December 6 l y y Florida A&M Greater Orlando Stadium Orlando, FL Orange Blossom Classic 7–15 8,200 Rattlers Cop 15-7 Victory In Bowl Tilt The Orlando Sentinel December 7, 1941 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39475382/rattlers_cop_157_victory_in_bowl_tilt/ Newspapers.com 2016 Football Media Guide https://goldentigersports.com/documents/2016/8/25/Media_Guide.pdf Tuskegee University Athletics 128 May 19, 2026 References Tuskegee Category:Tuskegee Golden Tigers football seasons Tuskegee Golden Tigers football