1932 Wisconsin Badgers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1932 Wisconsin Badgers football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 6–1–1 4–1–1 Clarence Spears 1st Mickey McGuire Greg Kabat Camp Randall Stadium The 1932 Wisconsin Badgers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Wisconsin in the 1932 Big Ten Conference football season. The team compiled a 6–1–1 record (4–1–1 against conference opponents), finished in third place in the Big Ten Conference, outscored all opponents by a combined total of 151 to 48, and was ranked No. 11 at the end of the season under the Dickinson System. Clarence Spears was in his first year as Wisconsin's head coach.1932 Wisconsin Badgers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football March 14, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wisconsin/1932-schedule.htmlWisconsin Football 2016 Fact Book University of Wisconsin 2016 212, 218 March 14, 2017 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/wisconsin-media-guide.pdf December 30, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230850/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/wisconsin-media-guide.pdf dead Guard Greg Kabat was selected by the Associated Press (AP) and United Press (UP) as a first-team player on the 1932 All-Big Ten Conference football team.Associated Press Names Berry on All-Conference Team Daily Illini November 22, 1932 6 http://idnc.library.illinois.edu/cgi-bin/illinois?a=d&d=DIL19321122.2.124#Michigan and Purdue Gain Three Places on First Conference Team The Decatur Daily Review November 21, 1932 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5282934/michigan_and_purdue_gain_three_places/ Kabat was also the team captain.2016 Fact Book, p. 185. In the annual rivalry game with Minnesota, halfback Walter "Mickey" McGuire scored all three touchdowns, including an 85-yard return of the opening kickoff and the game-winning touchdown reception with seconds remaining, as the Badgers defeated the Gophers, 20–13.Wisconsin Defeats Minnesota, 20-13: Last Minute Score Breaks Up Deadlock Eau Claire (WI) Leader November 13, 1932 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9564020/wisconsin_defeats_minnesota_2013/ McGuire was selected as the team's most valuable player,2016 Fact Book, pp. 181, 267, and 282. and he was also selected by the AP and UP as a second-team All-Big Ten halfback. The team played its home games at Camp Randall Stadium. The capacity was reduced from 38,293 to 32,700 for the 1932 season.2016 Fact Book, p. 280. During the 1932 season, the average attendance at home games was 16,344.2016 Fact Book, p. 258. Schedule Central October 1 w y Marquette Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 7–2 25,000 Badgers Beat M.U. 7-2 in Thriller The Capital Times Hank Casserly October 2, 1932 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33219264/badgers_beat_mu_72_in_thriller/ Newspapers.com October 8 w Iowa Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI rivalry 34–0 13,000 Badgers Crush Iowa, 34 to 0 The Capital Times Hank Casserly October 9, 1932 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33219363/badgers_crush_iowa_34_to_0/ Newspapers.com October 15 l y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 6–7 17,000–18,000 Purdue Trims Badgers: Pardonner Kicks To 7-6 Triumph Over Wisconsin The Indianapolis Star W. Blaine Patton October 16, 1932 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33210560/purdue_trims_badgers_pardonner_kicks/ Newspapers.com October 22 w y 1932 Coe Kohawks Coe College Coe Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 39–0 14,500 Badgers Run Wild Over Weak Coe College Team, 39 to 0: Clash Is Cut Short, Cards Not Exerted The Capital Times October 23, 1932 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33219495/badgers_run_wild_over_weak_coe_college/ Newspapers.com October 29 t y Ohio State Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 7–7 17,000 Badgers Tie Buckeyes 7-7 The Capital Times October 30, 1932 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33219579/badgers_tie_buckeyes_77/ Newspapers.com November 5 w y Illinois Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 20–12 23,000 Cards Rally; Crush Illini, 20-12 The Capital Times Hank Casserly November 6, 1932 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33219708/cards_rally_crush_illini_2012/ Newspapers.com November 12 w y Minnesota rivalry Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 20–13 30,000 Fighting Badgers Run Gophers Into Holes By 20 to 13 Score The Capital Times Hank Casserly November 13, 1932 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33219805/fighting_badgers_run_gophers_into_holes/ Newspapers.com November 19 w y Chicago Stagg Field Chicago, IL 18–7 20,000 Wisconsin Triumphs, 18-7: Power, Passes Crush Stagg's Last Maroons Chicago Tribune Charles Bartlett November 20, 1932 II-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33219925/wisconsin_triumphs_187_power_passes/ Newspapers.com References Wisconsin Category:Wisconsin Badgers football seasons Wisconsin Badgers football