1942 Tampa Spartans football team

American college football season June 2026 June 2026 1942 Tampa Spartans football Independent 5–5 Melvin Vines 1st Phillips Field 1946 The 1942 Tampa Spartans football team represented the University of Tampa as an independent during the 1942 college football season. Led by Melvin Vines in his first season as head coach, the Spartans compiled an overall record of 5–5. The team played home games at Phillips Field in Tampa, Florida. Tampa was ranked at No. 264 (out of 590 college and military teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System for 1942.Litkenhous rates Georgia No. 1, Ohio State No. 2 Twin City Sentinel Dr. E. E. Litkenhous December 16, 1942 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123106326/litkenhous-rates-georgia-no-1-ohio/ June 11, 2026 Newspapers.com Schedule October 3 l Florida Phillips Field Tampa, FL 6–26 6,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-gators-win-266-in-t/132723954/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Gators win, 26–6, in tight battle October 4, 1942 June 11, 2026 Newspapers.com October 10 l y Miami (FL) Burdine Stadium Miami, FL 6–65 8,860 Clay Everett Hurricanes blast Tampa, 65–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald/139352125/ Miami Herald October 11, 1942 1D June 11, 2026 Newspapers.com Clay Everett Hurricanes rout Tampa eleven by 65–6 count (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald/139352192/ Miami Herald October 11, 1942 3D June 11, 2026 Newspapers.com October 17 w Troy State Phillips Field Tampa, FL 27–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113016393/freshmen-lead-tampa-to-270-win-over-tro/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Freshmen lead Tampa to 27–0 win over Troy October 18, 1942 June 11, 2026 Newspapers.com October 25 l y Jacksonville NAS Mason Field Jacksonville, FL 0–26 3,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17921799/fliers_forced_to_air_to_beat_tampa_260/ The Tampa Daily Times Fliers forced to air to defeat Tampa 26–0 October 26, 1942 June 11, 2026 Newspapers.com October 31 w Middle Tennessee State Teachers Phillips Field Tampa, FL 13–0 1,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-middle-tennessee-l/199409900/ The Commercial Appeal Middle Tennessee loses November 1, 1942 June 11, 2026 Newspapers.com November 7 w Drew Field Phillips Field Tampa, FL 21–13 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-florida-times-union-tampa-eleven-win/199410107/ The Florida Times-Union Tampa eleven wins 21–13 tilt from Soldiers November 8, 1942 June 11, 2026 Newspapers.com November 14 l y 1942 Rollins Tars Rollins Phillips Field Tampa, FL 0–48 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-st-augustine-record-rollins-wallops/199410317/ The St. Augustine Record Rollins wallops Tampa, 48 to 0 November 15, 1942 June 11, 2026 Newspapers.com November 21 l 1942 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian Phillips Field Tampa, FL 7–41 1,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-blue-socks-air-attac/199410472/ The Greenville News Blue Socks air attack topples Tampa, 41 to 7 November 22, 1942 June 11, 2026 Newspapers.com November 28 w 1942 Fort Benning Doughboys Fort Benning Phillips Field Tampa, FL 30–0 > 1,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/ledger-enquirer-tampa-defeats-29th-infan/199410673/ The Columbus Enquirer Tampa defeats 29th Infanry, 30–0 in Florida November 29, 1942 June 11, 2026 Newspapers.com December 12 w Drew Field Phillips Field Tampa, FL 45–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-florida-times-union-tampa-gridders-w/199410844/ The Florida Times-Union Tampa gridders wind up season with 45–0 win December 13, 1942 June 11, 2026 Newspapers.com References Tampa Category:Tampa Spartans football seasons Tampa Spartans football