1939 Clemson Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1939 Clemson Tigers football 1939 Clemson Tigers football team (Taps 1940).png 285 Southern Conference SoCon 12 9–1 4–0 Jess Neely 9th Joe Payne Riggs Field Cotton Bowl Classic champion Cotton Bowl Classic W Won 6–3 vs. Boston College The 1939 Clemson Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Clemson College in the Southern Conference during the 1939 college football season. In their ninth and final season under head coach Jess Neely, the Tigers compiled a 9–1 record, outscored opponents by a total of 165 to 40, and defeated Boston College in the 1940 Cotton Bowl Classic.2016 Media Guide https://issuu.com/clemsontigers/docs/2016_guide clemsontigers.com Clemson Athletics June 23, 2017 200–208 PDF 2016 The 1940 Cotton Bowl was Clemson's first bowl game. Joe Payne was the team captain. The team's statistical leaders included tailback Banks McFadden with 581 passing yards, fullback Charlie Timmons with 556 rushing yards, and wingback Shad Bryant with 32 points scored (4 touchdowns, 8 extra points).Clemson 1960 Football Media Guide Clemson University 1960 40–41 https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1076&context=fball_media McFadden remained with Clemson for more than 40 years as a coach and administrator and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1959. Five Clemson players were named to the All-Southern team: tailback Banks McFadden; wingback Shad Bryant; center Bob Sharpe; end Joe Blalock; and tackle George Fritts.Clemson 1960 Football Media Guide, p. 22. Schedule 1939 AP y y y September 23 1939 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian<ncg> Riggs Field Clemson, SC W 18–0 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-clemson-walks-over-pre/137144254/ The Roanoke Times Clemson walks over Presbyterian, 18–0 September 24, 1939 December 20, 2023 Newspapers.com September 30 at Tulane<ncg> Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA L 6–7 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99494278/tulane-wins-by-one-point-off-clemson/ The Huntsville Times Tulane wins by one point off Clemson October 1, 1939 April 10, 2022 Newspapers.com October 7 vs NC State American Legion Memorial Stadium Charlotte, NC (rivalry) W 25–6 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-mfadden-brillian/137144445/ The Charlotte Observer M'Fadden brilliant in Tiger rout October 8, 1939 December 20, 2023 Newspapers.com October 19 at South Carolina Carolina Municipal Stadium Columbia, SC (rivalry) W 27–0 20,000 Tigers Smother Gamecocks 27-0 In Gridiron Classic The Times and Democrat October 20, 1939 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36738361/tigers_smother_gamecocks_270_in/ Newspapers.com October 28 at Navy<ncg> Thompson Stadium Annapolis, MD W 15–7 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pensacola-news-journal-rugged-clemson-te/137144566/ The Pensacola News-Journal Rugged Clemson team beats Navy 15–7 October 29, 1939 December 20, 2023 Newspapers.com November 3 at George Washington<ncg> Griffith Stadium Washington, DC W 13–6 Clemson Tigers roll over George Washington University https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97147185/clemson-tigers-roll-over-george-washingt/ The State November 4, 1939 March 7, 2022 Newspapers.com November 11 Wake Forest Riggs Field Clemson, SC W 20–7 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-clemsons-tigers-c/137144698/ Florence Morning News Clemson's Tigers claw Demon Deacons, 20–7 November 12, 1939 December 20, 2023 Newspapers.com November 18 at Southwestern (TN)<ncg> 16 Crump Stadium Memphis, TN W 21–6 4,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-tigers-21-lynx-6/137144879/ The Commercial Appeal Tigers 21, Lynx 6; 4500 rain-soaked spectators see thrilling game at Crump Stadium November 19, 1939 December 20, 2023 Newspapers.com November 25 at Furman 15 Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC W 10–7 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109390673/clemson-tigers-overpower-furman-for-143/ The Index-Journal Clemson Tigers overpower Furman for 14–3 victory November 26, 1939 September 11, 2022 Newspapers.com January 1, 1940 vs No. 11 Boston College<ncg> 12 Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX (Cotton Bowl) W 6–3 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-austin-american/25234908/ The Austin American Last minute goal line stand gives Clemson team 6–3 win over Boston January 2, 1940 December 20, 2023 Newspapers.com References Clemson Category:Clemson Tigers football seasons Category:Cotton Bowl Classic champion seasons Clemson Tigers football