1922 Detroit Titans football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1922 Detroit Titans football Independent 7–2–1 James F. Duffy 5th Arthur P. "Patsy" McKenna University of Detroit Stadium The 1922 Detroit Titans football team represented the University of Detroit as an independent during the 1922 college football season. In its fifth year under head coach James F. Duffy, Detroit compiled a 7–2–1 record and outscored its opponents by a combined total of 116 to 54. In addition to Duffy, the coaching staff included "Bingo" Brown (backfield coach), Pat Dwyer (line coach), and Harry Crowley (trainer).University of Detroit vs. Washington & Jefferson program, 1922, p. 20.Prospects of U. of D. Cause Duffy to Smile Detroit Free Press September 15, 1922 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15787273/prospects_of_u_of_d_cause_duffy_to/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at the new University of Detroit Stadium, built in 1922 at Livernois Avenue and Six Mile Road. The stadium was commonly known in 1922 as Dinan Field. Quarterback Arthur P. "Patsy" McKenna was the team captain.University of Detroit vs. Washington & Jefferson program, 1922, p. 21. Tackle Gus Sonnenberg, who went on to play eight seasons in the National Football League, was also a member of the team. Schedule y y September 30 1922 Wilmington Fightin' Quakers Wilmington (OH) University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI W 7–0 5,000 University of Detroit Takes Opening Football Game From Wilmington, 7–0 Detroit Free Press Sam Greene Sam Greene (sportswriter) October 1, 1922 Sports 1, 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15786398/university_of_detroit_takes_opening/ Newspapers.com October 7 Duquesne University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI W 34–0 Duquesne Swamped by U. of D.; Score, 34–0 Detroit Free Press Dick Heath October 8, 1922 17, 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15786447/duquesne_swamped_by_u_of_d_score/ Newspapers.com October 14 1922 Des Moines Tigers Des Moines University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI W 9–6 University of Detroit Beats Des Moines in Hard Game Detroit Free Press Lloyd Northard October 15, 1922 21, 24 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15786491/university_of_detroit_beats_des_moines/ Newspapers.com October 21 Boston College University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI W 10–8 University of Detroit Humbles Boston College Detroit Free Press Lloyd Northard October 22, 1922 21, 25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15786568/university_of_detroit_humbles_boston/ Newspapers.com October 28 at Springfield (MA) Pratt Field Springfield, MA L 0–6 5,000 Springfield Humbles University of Detroit in Tight Contest, 6–0 Detroit Free Press Sam Greene Sam Greene (sportswriter) October 29, 1922 21, 26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15786729/springfield_humbles_university_of/ Newspapers.com November 4 1922 Lombard Olive Lombard University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI T 6–6 Kicking Two Field Goals Each, U. of D. and Lombard Tie at 6 to 6 Detroit Free Press Sam Greene Sam Greene (sportswriter) November 5, 1922 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15786796/kicking_two_field_goals_each_u_of_d/ Newspapers.com November 11 Haskell University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI W 13–6 University of Detroit Beats Haskell Indians in Good Game by 13 to 6 Score Detroit Free Press Sam Greene Sam Greene (sportswriter) November 12, 1922 17, 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15786833/university_of_detroit_beats_haskell/ Newspapers.com November 18 at Marquette Milwaukee, WI L 3–6 Marquette University Eleven Defeats Detroit 6 to 3 in Great Struggle Detroit Free Press Sam Greene Sam Greene (sportswriter) November 19, 1922 21, 24 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15786948/marquette_university_eleven_defeats/ Newspapers.com November 25 Washington & Jefferson University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI W 20–9 Detroit Gains Unexpected Victory Over Washington and Jefferson, 20-9 Detroit Free Press M. F. Drukenbrod November 26, 1922 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15786998/detroit_gains_unexpected_victory_over/ Newspapers.com November 30 Vermont University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI W 14–10 University of Detroit Beats Green Mountain Boys by Score of 14 to 10 Detroit Free Press Lloyd Northard December 1, 1922 18, 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15787039/university_of_detroit_beats_green/ Newspapers.comDetailed Account of U. of D.'s Win Detroit Free Press Sam Greene Sam Greene (sportswriter) December 1, 1922 18, 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15787071/detailed_account_of_u_of_ds_win/ Newspapers.com References External links 1922 University of Detroit football programs Detroit Category:Detroit Titans football seasons Detroit Titans football Detroit Titans football