1932 Rollins Tars football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1932 Rollins Tars football 1932 Rollins Jacktars.jpg 285 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association SIAA 6–0–1 2–0 Jack McDowall 4th Tinker Field The 1932 Rollins Tars football team was an American football team that represented Rollins College of Orlando, Florida, as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) during the 1932 college football season. In their fourth year under head coach Jack McDowall, the Tars compiled a 6–0–1 record (2–0 against SIAA opponents) and outscored opponents by a total of 91 to 39. It was the first undefeated season in Rollins football history. The victory over Miami (FL) was also the first for a Rollins team.Tar Campaign Greatest Year On Gridiron: Tie Game With Alabama Only Mar The Orlando Evening Sentinel December 6, 1932 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123850938/tar-campaign-greatest-year-on-gridiron/ Newspapers.com Halfback Will Rogers, described by The Orlando Evening Sentinel as a "150-pound streak", was the star on offense. At the banquet following the season, Rogers' jersey bearing number 43 was placed in the trophy room "to be used in the last home game each season by the most deserving senior on the squad."Rollins Banquet The Orlando Evening Sentinel December 15, 1932 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123851235/rollins-banquet/ Newspapers.com Other key players included end Danny Contini who was called "one of the smartest players" ever to play for Rollins and brilliant on defense. Center "Flop" Morris and quarterback Ray "Heimie" Miller played every minute of every game for the 1932 Rolins team. Robert K. Evans was also a coach. MacDowall and Evans both played football at North Carolina. The team played its home games at Tinker Field in Orlando. Schedule y y October 21 at Jacksonville State<ncg> Fair Park Anniston, AL T 7-7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114418653/jax-teachers-held-to-tie-by-rollins/ The Birmingham News Jax Teachers held to tie by Rollins October 22, 1932 December 10, 2022 Newspapers.com October 29 Florida "B" team<ncg> Tinker Field Orlando, FL W 20-6 1,500 Ray Miller Stars As Tars Surprise Florida "B" Club The Orlando Sentinel and Reporter-Star Henry Balch Jr. October 30, 1932 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123852099/ray-miller-stars-as-tars-surprise/ Newspapers.com November 5 South Georgia Teachers<ncg> Tinker Field Orlando, FL W 12-0 Roger's Sixty Yard Run Starts Tars To 12 to 0 Win The Orlando Sunday Sentinel and reporter-Star Henry Balch Jr. November 6, 1932 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123845435/rogers-sixty-yard-run-starts-tars-to/ Newspapers.com November 10 Miami (FL) Tinker Field Orlando, FL W 6-0 Hurricanes Defeated by Rollins Tars, 6-0 The Miami Herald November 11, 1932 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123844850/hurricanes-defeated-by-rollins-tars-6-0/ Newspapers.com November 18 1932 Cumberland Bulldogs Cumberland (TN)<ncg> Tinker Field Orlando, FL W 19-13 Rollins Snatches Win From Defeat: Long Runs by Rogers Keep Record Clean The Evening Reporter-Star November 19, 1932 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123851599/rollins-snatches-win-from-defeat-long/ Newspapers.com November 24 1932 Newberry Indians Newberry Tinker Field Orlando, FL W 7-0 Rollins Tars Beat Newberry 7 to 0: Rogers Races 53 Yards For Touchdown The Evening Reporter-Star November 25, 1932 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123845159/rollins-tars-beat-newberry-7-to-0/ Newspapers.comWill Rogers' 53 Yard Run Keeps Tar Slate Lily-White: Early Counter Coos Newberry Game by 7-0 The Orlando Evening Sentinel November 25, 1932 6, 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123851361/will-rogers-53-yard-run-keeps-tar/ Newspapers.com December 2 at 1932 South Georgia State Tigers South Georgia State<ncg> Douglas, GA W 20-13 Tars Prepare for Final Battle of 1932 Season The Orlando Sunday Sentinel November 27, 1932 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123851478/tars-prepare-for-final-battle-of-1932/ Newspapers.comRollins Tars Close Campaign Undefeated: Sailors Whip Georgia Team by 20 to 13; Will Rogers Stars With 70 Yard Gallop The Orlando Morning Sentinel December 3, 1932 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123845768/rollins-tars-close-campaign-undefeated/ Newspapers.comRollins Keeps Record Perfect: Thrilling Finish Gives Tars 20 to 13 Win The Evening Reporter-Star December 3, 1932 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123851278/rollins-keeps-record-perfect-thrilling/ Newspapers.com References Rollins Category:Rollins Tars football seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Rollins Tars football