1965 Ithaca Bombers football team

American college football season February 2026 July 2024 1965 Ithaca Bombers football Independent 8–0 Richard S. Lyon 8th Larry Turel South Hill Field The 1965 Ithaca Bombers football team was an American football team that represented Ithaca College as an independent during the 1965 NCAA College Division football season. In their eighth season under head coach Richard S. Lyon, the Bombers compiled an 8–0 record and outscored opponents by a total of 204 to 76.2010 Media Guide Ithaca college 2010 33 https://ithaca_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/football/2010/FB-2010.pdfBombers Already Anticipating More Ithaca Journal November 10, 1965 23 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-bombers-already-antic/140685121/ Newspapers.com It was the first, and remains the only, perfect season in Ithaca football history. Statistically, the team ran a balanced offense, totaling 1,400 rushing yards and 1,354 passing yards. Quarterback Jim Harris broke the school's single-season record with 1,269 passing yards.Media Guide, p. 4. He completed 89 of 153 passes for a .585 completion percentage with nine touchdown passes and nine interceptions. Frank Fazio led the team with 30 pass receptions for 448 yards; Fazio also led the team in scoring with 60 points on seven touchdowns, 16 point-after-touchdown kicks, and a two-point conversion. Senior halfback Bob Glazier was the rushing leader with 93 carries for 459 yards (an average of 4.9 yards per carry).IC Gridders Perfect, But Not Statistically Ithaca Journal November 24, 1965 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-ic-gridders-perfect/140681148/ Newspapers.com After the season, the following team awards were presented: Honorary co-captains - Jim Harris and tackle Len Tyler (Larry Turel was the team captain throughout the 1965 season; Harris and Tyler were selected as "honorary" captains at the end of the season) Most outstanding defensive player - halfback Rene VanCauwenberge Most outstanding offensive player - Jim Harris Whistleman (hustle) of the year - end Bob Congdon Rookie of the year - back John Neyenhouse Marauder of the year - halfback Bill Erven Barton New Captain Of College Bombers Ithaca Journal November 18, 1965 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-barton-new-captain-of/140686120/ Newspapers.com The team was inducted into the Ithaca College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015. Coach Lyon has also been inducted individually, along with three players from the team: Fazio, Harris, and Leonard Tyler.Team Induction 1965 Football Ithaca College February 10, 2024 https://athletics.ithaca.edu/honors/ithaca-college-athletic-hall-of-fame/team-induction-1965-football/328 The team played its home games at South Hill Field in Ithaca, New York. Schedule Eastern y y y September 18 at 1965 Clarion Golden Eagles Clarion Clarion State College Stadium Clarion, PA W 7-0 3,600–3,800 Clarion State Gridders Drop Opener To Ithaca The Derrick Willard Mecklenburg September 20, 1965 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-oil-city-derrick-clarion-state-gridd/140677777/ Newspapers.comIC Has Successful Visit to Clarion Ithaca Journal September 20, 1965 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-ic-has-successful-vis/140677160/ Newspapers.com September 25 1965 Southern Connecticut Owls Southern Connecticut South Hill Field Ithaca, NY W 28-25 2,000–2,500 Harris, Fazio Pace Bombers In Comebacker Ithaca Journal David Burak September 27, 1965 10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-harris-fazio-pace-bo/140655312/ Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1965 Southern Connecticut) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/658/stats/13167 National Collegiate Athletic Association February 10, 2024 October 2 8:00 p.m. at 1965 Montclair State Indians Montclair State Clifton High School Stadium Clifton, NJ W 19-14 3,500–4,366 Montclair, Ithaca To Tangle Tonight At Clifton Stadium The Record October 2, 1965 18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-record-montclair-ithaca-to-tangle-t/140678261/ Newspapers.comIthaca College Tops Montclair State, 19-14 The Herald-News October 4, 1965 26 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-news-ithaca-college-tops-mont/140678576/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1965 Montclair State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/442/stats/13167 National Collegiate Athletic Association February 10, 2024 October 9 1965 Cortland State Red Dragons Cortland State South Hill Field Ithaca, NY W 13-12 3,000 College Grid Team Wins 7th Straight Ithaca Journal Dave Burak October 11, 1965 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-college-grid-team-win/140655657/ Newspapers.com October 16 at 1965 Susquehanna Crusaders Susquehanna Selinsgrove, PA W 34-6 4,500–6,000 Harris Paces College Over Susquehanna Ithaca Journal October 18, 1965 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-harris-paces-college/140679239/ Newspapers.comUnbeaten Ithaca Rips Susquehanna The Philadelphia Inquirer October 17, 1965 Sports 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-unbeaten-ithac/140680243/ Newspapers.com October 23 1965 C. 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Post South Hill Field Ithaca, NY W 39-6 1,500–2,500 IC Wins 9th Straight Ithaca Journal Jerry Langdon October 25, 1965 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-ic-wins-9th-straight/140655981/ Newspapers.com October 30 at 1965 Bridgeport Purple Knights Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT W 14-7 5,000 Bombers Capture 10th in Row Ithaca Journal November 1, 1965 17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-bombers-capture-10th/140679682/ Newspapers.comIthaca Shades Bridgeport 14-7 The Hartford Courant October 31, 1965 3C https://www.newspapers.com/article/hartford-courant-ithaca-shades-bridgepor/140679949/ Newspapers.com November 6 1965 American International Yellow Jackets football American International South Hill Field Ithaca, NY W 50-6 2,500 IC's Grid Year Perfect Ithaca Journal David Burak November 8, 1965 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-ics-grid-year-perfec/140656394/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1965 Ithaca) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/313/stats/13167 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 31, 2025 References External links 2015 Hall of Fame Induction Video - 1965 Football Team Ithaca Category:Ithaca Bombers football seasons Ithaca Bombers football Category:College football undefeated seasons