1946 Stanford Indians football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1946 Stanford Indians football Pacific Coast Conference PCC 6–3–1 3–3–1 Marchmont Schwartz 2nd Stanford Stadium 1942 The 1946 Stanford Indians football team was an American football team that represented Stanford University in the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) during the 1946 college football season. This was the team's first season since 1942 because the team suspended play for three years due to World War II. Stanford's head coach was Marchmont Schwartz, who had coached the 1942 team as well. The team compiled a 6–3–1 record (3–3–1 against PCC opponents) and outscored all opponents by a total of 222 to 147.1946 Stanford Cardinal Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 15, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/stanford/1946-schedule.html Two Stanford players received first-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) and United Press on the 1946 All-Pacific Coast football team: fullback Lloyd Merriman (AP-1, UP-1) and guard Bill Hachten (AP-1, UP-1).Uclans Land 10 Men on All-Pacific Coast Football Club The Independent-Record Helena, Montana November 27, 1945 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2647032/1946_all_pacific_coast_team/Horace Gillom, Nevada End, Makes UP's All-Pacific Coast Selection Nevada State Journal November 29, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2646931/1946_up_all_pacific_team/ Merriman ranked first in the PCC and 12th nationally with 672 net rushing yards on 142 carries, an average of 4.8 yards per carry.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 80 Stanford was ranked at No. 54 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 The team played its home games at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/pac10/stanford/yearly_results.php?year=1946 https://web.archive.org/web/20210917184240/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/pac10/stanford/yearly_results.php?year=1946 dead September 17, 2021 Stanford Game-by-Game Results; 1946–1950 College Football Data Warehouse September 12, 2014 Schedule 1946 AP September 28 w Idaho Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA 45–0 15,000 Indians Overpower Bigger Vandals, 45-0 The San Francisco Examiner Harry Borba September 29, 1946 21, 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101896103/indians-overpower-bigger-vandals-45-0/ Newspapers.com October 5 w y San Francisco Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA 33–7 40,000 Cards Dazzle Dons: Indians Breeze, 33-7; Hall in 99 Yard Run The San Francisco Examiner Prescott Sullivan October 6, 1946 21, 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100024894/cards-dazzle-dons-indians-breeze/ Newspapers.com October 12 l y 17 UCLA 5 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 6–26 90,803 Bruins 26 Indians 6: 90,803 See Bruins Scalp Indians, 26-6; Baffled Stanford Team Fails to Halt Fast Running Uclan Attack Los Angeles Times Paul Zimmerman October 13, 1946 II-5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100675026/bruins-39-huskies-13-ucla-keeps/ Newspapers.com October 19 w y Santa Clara Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA 33–26 20,000 Near Upsets! Stanford Edges Broncs, 33 to 26: Long Runs Mark Tilt The San Francisco Examiner Harry Borba October 20, 1946 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99908738/near-upsets-stanford-edges-broncs-33/ Newspapers.com October 26 l USC Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA rivalry 20–28 45,000 S.C. Rallies to Top Tribe, 28-20 Los Angeles Times Braven Dyer October 27, 1946 II-5, II-7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101838366/sc-rallies-to-top-tribe-28-20/ Newspapers.com November 2 t Oregon State Bell Field Corvallis, OR 0–0 17,000 Oregon State, Stanford Indians Fight To A Scoreless Tie: Many Goalward Thrustss Highlight Thrilling Contest The Eugene Guard Dewey Ray November 3, 1946 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101609973/oregon-state-stanford-indians-fight-to/ Newspapers.com May 10, 2022 November 9 l Washington Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA 15–21 25,000 Cards Toppled, 21-15: Bears Held Yardless; Indian Line Crunched; Stanford's Errors Help Washington The San Francisco Examiner Harry Borba November 10, 1946 21, 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101896345/cards-toppled-21-15-bears-held/ Newspapers.com November 16 w Washington State Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA 27–26   8,000 Tribe Beats W.S.C., 27-26: Reds Notch Second PCC Win of Year; Stanford Comes From Behind To Scalp Cougars Oakland Tribune Bill Dunbar November 17, 1946 20, 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101896764/tribe-beats-wsc-27-26-reds-notch/ Newspapers.com November 23 w y California California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA Big Game 25–6 81,000 Irate Cal Rooters Rip Up Stadium! Students Ired by Loss, On Rampage; Wreak $1,500 Damage After Bears Fall, 25-6, to End Worst Season The San Francisco Examiner Prescott Sllivan November 24, 1946 27, 28 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101897003/irate-cal-rooters-rip-up-stadium/ Newspapers.com December 23, 1946 w y y Hawaii Honolulu Stadium Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii 18–7 17,000 Anderson Boys Shine as Stanford Outmuds Hawaii in 18-7 Game: Teams Unable To Display Real Offense Honolulu Star-Bulletin Loui Leong Hop December 24, 1946 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101897337/anderson-boys-shine-as-stanford-outmuds/ Newspapers.com Rankings 1946 college football rankings AP 1 9 17 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR After the season The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Indians were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 Stanford Cardinal Round Pick Player Position NFL club 5 32 Lloyd Merriman Back Chicago Bears 13 114 Bill Hachten Guard New York Giants 28 261 Charley Wakefield Tackle Philadelphia Eagles 29 268 Lynn Brownson Back Washington Redskins https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1947.htm 1947 NFL Draft September 15, 2014 October 31, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101031111101/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1947.htm dead References Stanford Category:Stanford Cardinal football seasons Stanford Indians football