1929 Tulane Green Wave football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1929 Tulane Green Wave football Southern Conference SoCon 9–0 6–0 Bernie Bierman 3rd Single-wing Bill Banker Tulane Stadium SoCon champion The 1929 Tulane Green Wave football team was an American football team that represented Tulane University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1929 college football season. In its third year under head coach Bernie Bierman, who used the single wing, Tulane compiled a perfect 9–0 record (6–0 in conference games), won the SoCon championship, shut out five of nine opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 297 to 45.http://tulanegreenwave.com/sports/2016/6/13/sports-m-footbl-archive-081910aaf-html.aspx Year-By-Year Summaries (1920s)1929 Tulane Green Wave Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 7, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tulane/1929-schedule.html Halfback and team captain Bill Banker, known as the "Blonde Blizzard", was selected as a first-team All-American by the All-America Board of Football, consisting of coaches Knute Rockne, "Pop" Warner, Tad Jones and Bill Alexander.All-America Football Board Selects 1929 Honor Team: Rockne, Warner, Jones, Alexander Present Choices for Season's Best Salt Lake Tribune 1929-12-08 Four Tulane players received All-Southern honors from the Associated Press (AP): Banker and center Loyd Roberts were first team; end Jerry Dalrymple and guard Maury Bodenger were second team.The Morning Herald https://www.newspapers.com/clip/1925808// All-Southern Grid Teams Picked Newspapers.com March 5, 2015 December 4, 1929 The team played its home games at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. Schedule September 28 w y Louisiana Normal Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA 40–6 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-normal-scores-early-in-game-wi/136399525/ The Shreveport Times Normal scores early in game with Tulane only to be loser to Greenies by large score September 29, 1929 December 6, 2023 Newspapers.com October 5 w y Texas A&M Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA 13–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/waco-tribune-herald-tulanes-green-wave/136399637/ Waco Tribune-Herald Tulane's Green Wave submerges Texas Aggies in mud, 13–10 October 6, 1929 December 6, 2023 Newspapers.com October 12 w Mississippi A&M Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA 34–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-tulane-scoring/136399787/ The Montgomery Advertiser Tulane scoring machine clicks off 34 points against A&M eleven October 13, 1929 December 6, 2023 Newspapers.com October 19 w y Southwestern Louisiana Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA 60–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82510922/tulane-rolls-up-big-score-on-bulldogs/ The Shreveport Times Tulane rolls up big score on Bulldogs October 20, 1929 July 30, 2021 Newspapers.com October 26 w Georgia Tech Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA 20–14 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-selma-times-journal-georgia-tech-ups/136399857/ The Selma Times-Journal Georgia Tech upset by Tulane Greenies October 27, 1929 December 6, 2023 Newspapers.com November 1 w y Georgia Memorial Stadium Columbus, GA 21–15 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-post-greenies-take-spotli/136400082/ The Birmingham Post Greenies take spotlight in Conference November 2, 1929 December 6, 2023 Newspapers.com November 9 w Auburn Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA rivalry 52–0 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-tulane-carries-on/136400160/ The Commercial Appeal Tulane carries on by beating Auburn November 10, 1929 December 6, 2023 Newspapers.com November 16 w Sewanee Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA 18–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99896746/tulane-led-by-banker-defeats-sewanee-1/ The Tampa Tribune Tulane, led by Banker defeats Sewanee, 18–0 November 17, 1929 December 6, 2023 Newspapers.com November 28 w y LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA Battle for the Rag 21–0 23,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-wave-keeps-reco/136400290/ The Atlanta Constitution Wave keeps record clean November 29, 1929 December 6, 2023 Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tulane/1929-schedule.html 1929 Tulane Green Wave Schedule and Results - College Football at Sports-Reference.com Game summaries Louisiana Normal In the season opener against Louisiana Normal (today Northwestern State), Tulane won 40–6. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Upton (center), Roberts (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16313coll13/id/175/rec/8 Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Louisiana Normal :: Tulane University Football Programs 2017-01-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20170109022411/http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16313coll13/id/175/rec/8 2017-01-09 dead Texas A&M After leading at the half 7–2, Tulane allowed the Texas A&M Aggies to take the lead 8–7. A pass from Ike Armstrong to Wop Glover in the last quarter got the win. After a safety, Tulane won 13–10.Jambalaya 1929 170 The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Upton (center), Roberts (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16313coll13/id/176/rec/9 Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Texas Aggies :: Tulane University Football Programs 2017-01-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20170109023311/http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16313coll13/id/176/rec/9 2017-01-09 dead Mississippi A&M In the third week of play, Tulane defeated the Mississippi Aggies 34–0. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16313coll13/id/177/rec/10 Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Mississippi A.&M. :: Tulane University Football Programs 2017-01-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20170109023042/http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16313coll13/id/177/rec/10 2017-01-09 dead Southwestern Louisiana SW Louisiana at Tulane SW Louisiana Tulane 0 0 0 0 19 13 14 14 October 19 New Orleans, LA 10,000 Sources: The Green Wave romped 60–0 over Southwestern Louisiana. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16313coll13/id/178/rec/11 Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Southwestern :: Tulane University Football Programs 2017-01-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20170109023620/http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16313coll13/id/178/rec/11 2017-01-09 dead Georgia Tech During the game with Georgia Tech, Banker wore a helmet onto the field because coach Bernie Bierman threatened to yank him out of the game. But the helmet slipped over his eyes as the Yellow Jackets were preparing to kickoff, so Banker tossed it to the sideline, and was never taken out, calling Bierman's bluff.http://www.lasportshall.com/inductees/football/bill-banker/?back=inductee Bill Banker Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Tulane went on to win 20–14. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16313coll13/id/179/rec/12 Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Georgia Tech :: Tulane University Football Programs 2017-01-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20170109022520/http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16313coll13/id/179/rec/12 2017-01-09 dead Georgia Tulane at Georgia Tulane Georgia 7 7 7 0 2 13 0 0 November 1 Memorial StadiumColumbus, GA 15,000 Rip Major Sources: The Green Wave defeated Georgia, conquerors of Yale, in Columbus 21–15, twice coming from behind. For the first score, end Vernon "Catfish" Smith nailed Bill Banker behind the line for a safety. After Tulane blocked a punt, Banker put in a touchdown for the lead. Tulane's second touchdown came on a 62-yard run from Ike Armstrong. Georgia's Smith next caught a pass and went 20 yards to the goal. Georgia went ahead 15–14 after Ripper Roberts intercepted a pass and ran 60 yards for the touchdown. Tulane won on an ensuing 80-yard drive, in a 2-yard run from Banker.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5398046/the_anniston_star/ 6 May 27, 2016 Newspapers.com The Anniston Star November 2, 1929 Tulane Wins Over Georgia, 21 to 15, In Brilliant Game The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Boenger (left guard), Robert (center), McCormick (right guard), Luker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback). Auburn All of the reserves got to play in the 52–0 romp over Auburn. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16313coll13/id/180/rec/13 Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Auburn :: Tulane University Football Programs 2017-01-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20170109023914/http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16313coll13/id/180/rec/13 2017-01-09 dead Sewanee Tulane defeated the Sewanee Tigers 18–0. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), McCormick (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Banker (left halfback), Armstrong (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16313coll13/id/181/rec/14 Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Sewanee :: Tulane University Football Programs 2017-01-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20170109023623/http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16313coll13/id/181/rec/14 2017-01-09 dead LSU The Green Wave won 21–0 over rival LSU. The first touchdown came on a pass from backer to Armstrong. Jerry Dalrymple scored the next touchdown, snatching a pass from Armstrong and running more than half the field for a score. Preacher Roberts returned an interception for the final score. Postseason Roberts' performance in the LSU game netted him next year's captaincy. Roberts was selected All-Southern.The Morning Herald https://www.newspapers.com/clip/1925808// All-Southern Grid Teams Picked Newspapers.com March 5, 2015 December 4, 1929 Tulane won the SoCon, and was invited to the Rose Bowl.http://tulanegreenwave.com/sports/2016/6/13/sports-m-footbl-archive-072903aaa-html.aspx Tulane Football Yearly Records Players Depth chart The following chart provides a visual depiction of Tulane's lineup during the 1929 season with games started at the position reflected in parentheses. The chart mimics a single wing on offense. LE Jack Holland (8)     LG Bodenger (8)Mangum (0)  C L. Roberts (6) C. Upton (2)  RG C. Upton (4)L. Roberts (2)J. McCormick (1) LT Elmer McCance (8) C. DeColigny (0)  RT Charles Rucker (8)     RE Jerry Dalrymple (8) Vernon Haynes (0)   QBDick Baumbach (8) Red Dawson (0) RHB Bill Banker (7)Ike Armstrong (1)Elmer Massey (0)John Whatley (0) FB Fred Seeuws (8)Jack Pizzano (0) LHB Ike Armstrong (7)Bill Banker (1)Wop Glover (0)H. Whatley (0) Line Tulane Green Wave Number Player Position Gamesstarted Hometown28Maury Bodengerguard New Orleans29Jerry Dalrympleend Arkadelphia, Arkansas17 Calvert DeColignytackle New Orleans14William Draweend New Orleans9Vernon Haynesend Arkansas City, Arkansas21Jack Holland end Shreveport10Doyle Mageeend Franklinton25Mangumguard30Elmer McCancetackle 12John McCormickguard Monroe23William Penneyguard Guatemala City, C. A.32Lloyd Robertscenter33Charles Ruckertackle24Claggert Uptonguard, center New Orleans Backfield Tulane Green Wave Number Player Position Gamesstarted Hometown6Ike Armstronghalfback18Bill Bankerhalfback Lake Charles1Dick Baumbachquarterback4Red Dawsonquarterback River Falls, Wisconsin5Wop Gloverhalfback Bay St. Louis, Mississippi3George Haikhalfback Bogalusa 22Elmer Masseyhalfback16Jack Pizzanofullback15Fred Seeuwsfullback7Hugh Whatleyhalfback Rayville8John Whatleyhalfback Rayville Unlisted Tulane Green Wave Number Player11Ford13Young26Bankston References Bibliography https://archive.org/stream/jambalayayearboo35edit#page/170/mode/2up Jambalaya 1929 Tulane University Jambalaya 1929 Tulane Category:Southern Conference football champion seasons Category:Tulane Green Wave football seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Tulane Green Wave football