1961 Cameron Aggies football team

American college football season July 2024 1961 Cameron Aggies football Oklahoma Junior College Conference OJCC 11–0 5–0 Leroy Montgomery 7th Ron Stephens Stadium Junior college national championJunior Rose Bowl champion Junior Rose Bowl W 28–20 vs. 1961 Bakersfield Renegades Bakersfield The 1961 Cameron Aggies football team was an American football team that represented Cameron State Agricultural College, sometimes referred to as Cameron College (later renamed Cameron University) during the 1961 junior college football season. In their seventh year under head coach Leroy Montgomery, the Aggies compiled a perfect 11–0 record, defeated the 1961 Bakersfield Renegades Bakersfield Renegades in the Junior Rose Bowl, and were selected as the junior college national champion in the final JC Gridwire poll of 1961.Aggies Hailed As JC Kings The Lawton Constitution December 18, 1961 18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lawton-constitution-aggies-hailed-as/144835093/ Newspapers.com Halfback Bob Kelly was selected as a first-team player on the 1961 junior college All-American football team. Center Dave Woodward was named to the second team and tackle Jim Poole to the third team. Quarterback Billy Harper, end Ulysses Kendall, and tackle Jerry Wade received honorable mention.Kelly Is Juco All-American The Lawton Constitution December 10, 1961 15 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lawton-constitution-kelly-is-juco-al/144835454/ Newspapers.com Six Cameron players were selected as first-team players on the 1961 Oklahoma junior college all-star team: backs Joe Don Looney, Billy Harper, and Bob Kelly; center Dave Woodward; tackle James Poole; and defensive tackle Jerry Wade.Cameron, Norse Land Six Each On Juco All-Conference Squad Tulsa World John A. Ferguson November 26, 1961 Sports 5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-cameron-norse-land-six-each/144837632/ Newspapers.com Kelly led the team during the regular season with 712 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 134 carries, an average of 5.3 yards per carry. Looney placed second with 531 yards and 10 touchdowns on 109 carries for an average of 5.8 yards per carry. Looney also punted for Cameron, averaging 38.6 yards on 17 punts. Harper led the team in passing, completing 26 of 56 attempts for 538 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions. Ulysses Kendall was the leading receiver with 12 receptions for 336 yards and four touchdowns.Kelly Sets Aggie Pace, Looney Next Lawton Morning Press November 24, 1961 23 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lawton-morning-press-kelly-sets-aggie-pa/144840372/ Newspapers.coma Looney went on to win All-American honors for the 1962 Oklahoma Sooners football team and played six years in the National Football League. The team played its home games at Ron Stephens Stadium in Lawton, Oklahoma. Schedule y y September 9 1961 Dodge City Conquistadors Dodge City<ncg> Ron Stephens Stadium Lawton, OK W 20–14 3,500 Jittery Aggies Edge Dodge City, 20-14: Late Surge Stops Battling Kansans The Lawton Constitution-Morning Press Lew Johnson September 10, 1961 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lawton-constitution-and-morning-pres/144850977/ Newspapers.com September 16 1961 Trinidad Trojans Trinidad<ncg> Ron Stephens Stadium Lawton, OK W 25–6 3,000 Cameron Hits Late To Wallop Trinidad: Aggies Win, 25-6, In Last-Half Rally The Lawton Constitution and Morning Press Lew Johnson September 17, 1961 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lawton-constitution-and-morning-pres/144851236/ Newspapers.com September 21 at 1961 Connors Aggies Connors Warner, OK W 46–0 It's 46-0 Again: Aggies Open Drive For Repeat Crown The Lawton Constitution Gene Thrasher September 22, 1961 18, 19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lawton-constitution-its-46-0-again/144853118/ Newspapers.com October 7 1961 Grand Rapids Raiders Grand Rapids<ncg><hc> Ron Stephens Stadium Lawton, OK W 28–14 4,000 Cameron Charges Past Raiders, 28-14: Kelly's 44-Yard Dash Clinches Ag Victory The Lawton Constitution-Morning Press Lew Johnson October 8, 1961 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lawton-constitution-and-morning-pres/144852319/ Newspapers.com October 21 at 1961 New Mexico Military Broncos New Mexico Military<ncg> Roswell, NM W 27–24 2,500 Aggies Storm Back To Nip Bronchos: 27-24 Victory Boosts Ags' Unbeaten Skein The Lawton Constitution and Morning-Press Lew Johnson October 22, 1961 10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lawton-constitution-and-morning-pres/144852830/ Newspapers.com October 28 1961 Northern Oklahoma Mavericks Northern Oklahoma Ron Stephens Stadium Lawton, OK W 54–0 Ags Massacre Punchless Mavericks: Eight-TD Avalanche Overcomes Northern In Loop Fray, 54-0 The Lawton Constitution-Morning Press Gene Thrasher October 29, 1961 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lawton-constitution-and-morning-pres/144849960/ Newspapers.com November 4 at 1961 Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Golden Norsemen Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Robertson Field Miami, OK W 39–34 4,000 Cameron Edges Norse in Aerial Circus, 39 to 34 Tulsa World Ernie Smart November 5, 1961 Sports 3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-cameron-edges-norse-in-aeria/144850395/ Newspapers.com November 10 at 1961 Murray State Aggies Murray State (OK) Tishomingo, OK W 33-18 Ags Roar back To Bombard Murray: Fourth-Quarter TDs Shoot Cameron Past Eager Murray, 33-18 Lawton Morning Press Lew Johnson November 11, 1961 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lawton-morning-press-ags-roar-back-to-bo/144848865/ Newspapers.com November 13The game with Eastern Oklahoma A&M was originally scheduled for September 30. It was postponed due to an outbreak of ptomaine poisoning among the Eastern squad. 1961 Eastern Oklahoma A&M Mountaineers Eastern Oklahoma A&M Ron Stephens Stadium Lawton, OK W 34–12 800 Cameron Charges Past Eastern, 34-12: Looney Scores Three TDs As Aggies Nail Title In Juco Loop Lawton Morning Press November 14, 1961 10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lawton-morning-press-cameron-charges-pas/144843481/ Newspapers.comCameron Closes Against Kansans Atop Rosy Cloud Tulsa World John A. Ferguson November 15, 1961 23 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-cameron-closes-against-kansa/144843217/ Newspapers.com November 18 at 1961 Pratt Beavers Pratt<ncg> Pratt, KS W 21–7 4,500 Aggies Belt Pratt, Smell Roses: Cameron Eyeing Bowl Trip After 21-7 Win The Lawton Constitution-orning Press Lew Johnson November 19, 1961 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lawton-constitution-and-morning-pres/144849220/ Newspapers.com December 9 1961 Bakersfield Renegades Bakersfield<ncg> Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA (Junior Rose Bowl) W 28–20 49,023 Aggies Win Rose Bowl: Cameron Lays Claim To JC Championship With 28-20 Decision The Lawton Constitution Lew Johnson December 10, 1961 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lawton-constitution-aggies-win-rose/144836265/ Newspapers.comCameron Strikes for 28-20 Upset Over Bakersfield Before 49,023 Independent Star-News Floyd Schneidermann December 10, 1961 A1, A2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/independent-star-news-cameron-strikes-fo/144836877/ Newspapers.com References Cameron Category:Cameron Aggies (junior college) football seasons Category:Junior college football undefeated seasons Cameron Aggies football