1946 Nevada Wolf Pack football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1946 Nevada Wolf Pack football Independent 7–2 Jim Aiken 8th Mackay Stadium Shrine Benefit Aloha Bowl W Won 26–7 vs. Hawaii The 1946 Nevada Wolf Pack football team was an American football team that represented the University of Nevada as an independent during the 1946 college football season. In their eighth season under head coach Jim Aiken, the Wolf Pack compiled a 7–2 record, and defeated Hawaii, 26 to 7, in the 16th annual Shrine Benefit Aloha Bowl. The team ranked first nationally in passing offense with an average of 198.1 passing yards per game, 25 yards more on average than the second-ranked team, Georgia.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 75 They also ranked third nationally in total offense with an average of 389.3 yards per game.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 73 Nevada was ranked at No. 59 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System rankings for 1946.Rice Rated Fifth Best, Tennessee 12th by Lit Dr. E. E. Litkenhous The Knoxville News-Sentinel December 15, 1946 B4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123020754/rice-rated-fifth-best-tennessee-12th/ Newspapers.com In just eight games (not including Nevada's bowl game), quarterback Bill Mackrides also led the nation with 1,254 passing yards and 17 touchdown passes. His total of 1,254 passing yards on just 56 completions calculates to an average of 22.4 yards per completion.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 82Football Statistics Petaluma Argus-Courier A. Bealmear Associated Press December 11, 1946 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100631423/football-stats/ Newspapers.com In the post-season Shrine Benefit at Aloha Bowl, Mackrides added another 189 passing yards and three touchdown passes, bringing his 1946 nine-game totals to 1,443 passing yards and 20 touchdown passes.Nevada Defeats Hawaii 26-7 in Shrine Game The Honolulu Advertiser December 8, 1946 II-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100631876/nevada-defeats-hawaii-26-7-in-shrine/ Newspapers.comStatistics Tell Story Of Victory The Honolulu Advertiser December 8, 1946 II-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100631876/nevada-defeats-hawaii-26-7-in-shrine/ Newspapers.com Mackrides, halfbacks Tommy Kalmanir and Bill Bass, end Horace Gillom, and tackle Ed Sharkey all went on to careers in professional football. Bob McClure was the team captain and also played two season in the National Football League (NFL). The team's assistant coaches were Jim Bailey, Jake Lawlor, and Dick Miller.Aiken Leaves to Coach Oregon; Nevada Coaching Position Open January 15, 1947 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24103992/aiken_leaves_to_coach_oregon_nevada/ Newspapers.com On January 15, 1947, Aiken resigned as athletic director and head coach and left the school to become head football coach at the University of Oregon. In eight years under Aiken, the Wolf Pack compiled a 38–26–4 record. Schedule y y September 29 Sunday at San Francisco Kezar Stadium San Francisco, CA L 14–26 30,000 Hall Paces Dons' 26-14 Win: Nevada Beaten In U.S.F. Debut Oakland Tribune September 30, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22167751/hall_paces_dons_2614_win_nevada/ Newspapers.com October 5 Santa Clara Mackay Stadium Reno, NV W 33–7 6,000 Nevada Overpowers Broncos 33 to 7 Nevada State Journal Ty Cobb October 6, 1946 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23328876/nevada_overpowers_broncos_33_to_7/ Newspapers.com October 12 Arizona State Mackay Stadium Reno, NV W 74–2 Nevada Crushes Arizona State 74-2: Wolf Pack Regulars Jolt Visitors, Then Subs Romp To Big Parade of Points Nevada State Journal October 13, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24103192/nevada_crushes_arizona_state_742_wolf/ Newspapers.com October 19 at San Diego State Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA W 26–0 20,000 Nevada Tops Aztecs, 20-0, At Halftime The San Diego Union San Diego, California Christy Gregg October 20, 1946 3-BAztecs Gain Stature Despite 26-0 Loss The San Diego Union San Diego, California Christy Gregg October 21, 1946 3-B October 27 Sunday at Saint Mary's Kezar Stadium San Francisco, CA L 12–13 50,000 Gaels Primed for Bruins: Phelan; Coach Confident After His Team Beats Nevada, 13-12 Oakland Tribune Alan Ward October 28, 1946 10–11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23227011/gaels_primed_for_bruins_phelan_coach/ Newspapers.com November 2 Montana State<hc> Mackay Stadium Reno, NV W 38–14 Kalmanir Runs 105 Yards as Nevada Tops Montana State 38-14 in Homecoming Game Nevada State Journal November 13, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24103341/kalmanir_runs_105_yards_as_nevada_tops/ Newspapers.com November 9 Santa Barbara Mackay Stadium Reno, NV W 48–13 Nevada Swamps Gauchos By 48 To 13: Beasley Dashes 88 Yards, Kalminar 65, Bass 47 in Game's Longest TD Plays Nevada State Journal November 10, 1946 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24103757/nevada_swamps_gauchos_by_48_to_13/ Newspapers.com November 22 Friday vs. Loyola (CA) Butcher Memorial Field Las Vegas, NV W 53–0 4,000 Nevada Pulverizes Loyola Lions By 53-0 Score Before 4,000 Fans Reno Evening Gazette November 23, 1946 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24103451/nevada_pulverizes_loyola_lions_by_530/ Newspapers.com December 7 at Hawaii Honolulu Stadium Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii (Shrine Benefit Aloha Bowl) W 26–7 25,000 Nevada Defeats Hawaii 26-7 in Shrine Game: Wolfpack Passes Way To Victory The Honolulu Advertiser Andrew Mitsukado December 8, 1946 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24103550/nevada_defeats_hawaii_267_in_shrine/ Newspapers.comPearl Harbor Remembers Dec. 7, 1941 Great Falls Tribune December 8, 1946 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24104182/pearl_harbor_remembers_dec_7_1941/ Newspapers.com 1946 Nevada Wolf Pack Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/nevada/1946-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference December 24, 2025 1946 Football Schedule https://nevadawolfpack.com/sports/football/schedule/1946 Nevada Wolf Pack Athletics December 24, 2025 2025 Nevada Football Record Book https://nevadawolfpack.com/documents/2025/7/31/2025_Nevada_Football_Record_Book.pdf Nevada Wolf Pack Athletics 32 December 24, 2025 Players The following individuals played for the 1946 Nevada team:Nevada Football 2016 Media Guide University of Nevada, Reno 2016 116–121 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/unv/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/prospectus/prospectus.pdf September 25, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20170106103932/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/unv/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/prospectus/prospectus.pdf January 6, 2017 dead James Aiken Jr. Bill Bass - halfback Tom Batey Scott Beasley - end Morley Bockman Max Dodge Jordan Eliades - quarterback Darwin Farnsworth Pat Francellini Horace Gillom - end Harold Hayes - end Pat Heher - guard Tommy Kalmanir - halfback Ted Kondel Bill Mackrides - guard Bob McClure - tackle and captain Mike Mirabelli Bill Morris - end Carl Robinson - guard Lloyd Rude - fullback Ed Sharkey - tackle Chuck Siferd John Simons - end Ken Sinofsky - guard Neil Sprague Jess Standish - fullback Gene Straka - fullback John Subda - guard Bob Sullivan - center Don Talcott - guard Dick Tilton - guard Dick Trachok Jim Welin - fullback NFL draft The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Wolf Pack players were selected. Nevada Wolf Pack Round Pick Player Position NFL club 3 19 Bill Mackrides Quarterback Philadelphia Eagles 25 229 Tommy Kalmanir Halfback Pittsburgh Steelers https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 References Nevada Category:Nevada Wolf Pack football seasons Nevada Wolf Pack football