1952 Wichita Shockers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1952 Wichita Shockers football Missouri Valley Conference MVC 3–6–1 0–3 Bob Carlson 2nd Veterans Field The 1952 Wichita Shockers football team, sometimes known as the Wheatshockers, was an American football team that represented Wichita University (now known as Wichita State University) as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference during the 1952 college football season. In its second and final season under head coach Bob Carlson, the team compiled a 3–6–1 record (0–3 against conference opponents), finished last out of five teams in the MVC, and was outscored by a total of 235 to 159.1952 Wichita State Shockers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 21, 2020 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wichita-state/1952-schedule.html The team played its home games at Veterans Field, now known as Cessna Stadium. Schedule Central y y y September 20 Boston University<ncg> Veterans Field Wichita, KS L 0-6 12,500 Lightner Pete Boston Gets Winning T.D. in Final 5 Minutes https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79395347/the-wichita-eagle/ The Wichita Eagle Wichita, Kansas September 21, 1952 31 June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com September 26 at Detroit University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI L 7-22 13,521 Villanova Squeezes Past U-D by 21-7 Margin Detroit Free Press Dick Peters October 5, 1952 C1, C3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15698013/villanova_squeezes_past_ud_by_217/ Newspapers.com October 4 at 1952 Bradley Braves Bradley<ncg> Peoria, IL W 13-0 October 11 Oklahoma A&M Veterans Field Wichita, KS L 21-35 October 18 at Miami (OH)<ncg> Miami Field Oxford, OH L 7-56 October 25 at Tulsa Skelly Field Tulsa, OK L 0-28 12,500 November 1 Utah State<ncg> Veterans Field Wichita, KS T 20-20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-utah-state-gets-se/171559772/ The Los Angeles Times Utah State gets seven points and tie after gun November 2, 1952 April 5, 2025 Newspapers.com November 7 1952 Carswell Air Force Base Bombers Carswell Air Force Base<ncg> Veterans Field Wichita, KS L 16-48 November 15 1:30 p.m. at Drake<ncg> Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA W 41-14 2,500 Wilson Brad Injuries Drop Drake's Hopes For Last Game https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/124347233/ The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa November 15, 1952 9 May 10, 2023 Newspapers.com Wilson Brad Drake--- (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/124347274/ The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa November 16, 1952 10 May 10, 2023 Newspapers.com Wilson Brad Wichita Soph's Passes Dazzle Drake, 41-14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/124347308/ Des Moines Sunday Register Des Moines, Iowa November 16, 1952 10S May 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 27 2:30 p.m. New Mexico A&M<ncg> Veterans Field Wichita, KS W 34-6 3,000 14 Shockers Play Final Game Against Aggies Today https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle/169716691/ The Wichita Eagle Wichita, Kansas November 27, 1952 12 April 6, 2025 Newspapers.com Lightner Pete Shockers Slosh Through Snow to Vanquish New Mexico 34-6 In Final Contest of Year https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle/169716370/ The Wichita Eagle Wichita, Kansas November 28, 1952 29 April 6, 2025 Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/el-paso-herald-post-snow-cold-halt-aggi/169663852/ El Paso Herald-Post Snow, cold halt Aggie pass game November 28, 1952 April 5, 2025 Newspapers.com References Wichita Category:Wichita State Shockers football seasons Wichita Shockers football