1947 Oregon Ducks football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1947 Oregon Ducks football Pacific Coast Conference PCC 7–3 5–1 Jim Aiken 1st Jake Leicht James Newquist Robert Koch Hayward Field The 1947 Oregon Ducks football team was an American football team that represented the University of Oregon in the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) during the 1947 college football season. In its third season under head coach Jim Aiken, the team compiled a 7–3 record (5–1 in PCC, tie for second), and outscored their opponents 174 to 121. Quarterback Norm Van Brocklin led the PCC with 76 completions for 939 passing yards and an average of 40.1 yards per punt.Leicht, Van Brocklin Leaders in Coast Statistics Eugene Register-Guard November 26, 1947 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28097879/leicht_van_brocklin_leaders_in_coast/ Newspapers.com Halfback Jake Leicht led the conference with 630 rushing yards on 119 carries. Dan Garza led the team in scoring with 30 points. Three Oregon players were honored on the All-Coast teams selected by the PCC coaches, the United Press (UP) and Associated Press (AP): Van Brocklin at quarterback (AP-1, UP-1, Coaches-1); Leicht at halfback (Coaches-1, UP-1); and Brad Ecklund (Coaches-1).Coaches Pick All Coast The Statesman, Salem, Oregon December 5, 1947 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2639190/1947_coaches_all_pcc_football_team/(coaches)Van Brocklin Nabs AP All-Coast Slot The Statesman, Salem, Oregon November 25, 1947 10 https://www.newspapers.com/image/80175981/ (AP)Bruin, Troy Stars Dominate All-Coast Conference Squad Hal Wood Nevada State Journal November 26, 1947 11 https://www.newspapers.com/image/75111722/ (UP) Oregon was ranked at No. 36 (out of 500 college football teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1947.Michigan National Champion in Final Litkenhous Ratings Times Dr. E. E. Litkenhous December 18, 1947 47 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123152970/michigan-national-champion-in-final/ Newspapers.com Oregon played its home games on campus at Hayward Field in Eugene. Schedule 1947 AP y y September 20 Montana State Bobcats Montana State<ncg> Hayward Field Eugene, OR W 27-14 11,500 Bobcats Lead Oregon Most of Way Only to Lose by 27 to 14 Montana Standard September 21, 1947 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28093476/bobcats_lead_oregon_most_of_way_only_to/ Newspapers.com September 27 Texas<ncg> Multnomah Stadium Portland, OR L 13-38 >30,000   Oregon Loses, But Gallantly, 38 to 13 Eugene Register-Guard September 28, 1947 1, 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28095085/oregon_loses_but_gallantly_38_to_13/ Newspapers.com October 4 Nevada<ncg> Hayward Field Eugene, OR L 6-13 10,000 Them Gridders From Reno Get Revenge, 13-6 Eugene Register-Guard October 5, 1947 1, 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28095289/them_gridders_from_reno_get_revenge/ Newspapers.com October 11 at UCLA Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA L 7-24 43,713 Bruins Beat Stubborn Webfoots by 24-7 Before 43,713 Los Angeles Times Frank Finch October 12, 1947 II-5, II-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28095572/bruins_beat_stubborn_webfoots_by_247/ Newspapers.com October 18 Washington Multnomah Stadium Portland, OR W 6-0 24,588 Oregon Is Great! 6-0 Over Huskies Eugene Register-Guard October 19, 1947 1, 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28095835/oregon_is_great_60_over_huskies/ Newspapers.com October 25 No. 20 San Francisco<ncg> Hayward Field Eugene, OR W 34-7 11,400 Sunny Day, Sunny game! By 34-7, We Beat Dons Eugene Register-Guard October 26, 1947 1, 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28096313/sunny_day_sunny_game_by_347_we_beat/ Newspapers.com November 1 Idaho Hayward Field Eugene, OR W 34-7   8,300 Oregon Grabs Easy Tilt From Vandals, 34-7 Eugene Register-Guard November 2, 1947 1, 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28096832/oregon_grabs_easy_tilt_from_vandals/ Newspapers.com November 8 at Washington State Rogers Field Pullman, WA W 12-6 13,500 'Terrific Weather' Can't Stop Ducks Eugene Register-Guard November 9, 1947 1, 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28097026/terrific_weather_cant_stop_ducks/ Newspapers.com November 15 at Stanford Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA W 21-6 12,000 Indians Drop Eighth! Van Brocklin Paces Oregon to 21-6 Win The San Francisco Examiner November 16, 1947 23–24 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28097311/indians_drop_eighth_van_brocklin_paces/ Newspapers.com November 22 Oregon State<hc> Hayward Field Eugene, OR (Civil War) W 14-6 20,000 Oregon Ends Great Season, 14-6: Big Victory Gives a Tie for Second Eugene Register-Guard November 23, 1947 1, 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28097639/oregon_ends_great_season_146_big/ Newspapers.com 1947 Oregon Ducks Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/oregon/1947-schedule.html College Football @ Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference September 3, 2023 1947 Football Schedule https://goducks.com/sports/football/schedule/1947 University of Oregon Athletics September 3, 2023 2023 Oregon Football Record Book https://goducks.com/documents/2023/8/24/2023_Oregon_Football_Record_Book.pdf University of Oregon Athletics 50 September 3, 2023 References External links Game program: Oregon at Washington State – November 8, 1947 Oregon Category:Oregon Ducks football seasons Oregon Ducks football