1947 Richmond Spiders football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1947 Richmond Spiders football Southern Conference SoCon 3–7 1–5 John Fenlon 3rd Joe LaLuna Carroll Richard City Stadium The 1947 Richmond Spiders football team was an American football team that represented the University of Richmond in the 1947 college football season. In its third and final season under head coach John Fenlon, the team compiled a 3–7 record (1–5 against conference opponents), finished in 15th place in the conference, and was outscored by a total of 189 to 106.1947 Richmond Spiders Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 11, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/richmond/1947-schedule.html In the final Litkenhous Ratings released in mid-December, Richmond was ranked at No. 143 out of 500 college football teams.Michigan National Champion in Final Litkenhous Ratings Times Dr. E. E. Litkenhous December 18, 1947 47 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123152970/michigan-national-champion-in-final/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at City Stadium in Richmond, Virginia. Schedule 1947 AP y y September 20 1947 Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets Randolph–Macon<ncg> City Stadium Richmond, VA W 28-7 10,000 Spiders Score 3 Times In 2nd Half To Defeat Stubborn Randolph-Macon The Staunton News-Leader September 21, 1947 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28299769/spiders_score_3_times_in_2nd_half_to/ Newspapers.com September 27 Washington and Lee City Stadium Richmond, VA L 3-16 11,000 Washington and Lee Generals Bowl Over Richmond, 16-3 The Staunton News-Leader September 28, 1947 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28299942/washington_and_lee_generals_bowl_over/ Newspapers.com October 4 at 1947 Rollins Tars Rollins<ncg> Orlando, FL L 7-20 6,500 Rollins Upsets Richmond, 20-7 St. Petersburg Times October 5, 1947 28 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28295765/rollins_upsets_richmond_207/ Newspapers.com October 10 at Maryland Byrd Stadium College Park, MD L 6-18 Maryland Defeats Richmond, 18-6 The Baltimore Sun October 11, 1947 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28299565/maryland_defeats_richmond_186/ Newspapers.com October 18 VMI City Stadium Richmond, VA rivalry) W 21-20 8,000 Richmond Outlasts VMI, 21-20 The Staunton News-Leader October 19, 1947 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28300101/richmond_outlasts_vmi_2120/ Newspapers.com October 25 1947 Hampden–Sydney Tigers Hampden-Sydney<ncg> City Stadium Richmond, VA W 20-0 4,000 Richmond Wins, 20-0: Spiders Stop After First Three Scores The Staunton News-Leader October 26, 1947 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28300258/richmond_wins_200/ Newspapers.com November 1 at No. 12 Virginia<ncg> Scott Stadium Charlottesville, VA L 0-34 12,000 Virginia Passes Subdue Stubborn Spider Eleven, 34-0 The Staunton News-Leader November 2, 1947 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28300434/virginia_passes_subdue_stubborn_spider/ Newspapers.com November 8 Davidson City Stadium Richmond, VA L 7-13 3,000 Davidson Overcomes Richmond The Staunton News-Leader November 9, 1947 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28300612/davidson_overcomes_richmond/ Newspapers.com November 15 at VPI Miles Stadium Blacksburg, VA L 14-26 5,500 Muddy Field Only Slight Deterrent To VPI In 26-14 Win Over Spiders The Staunton News-Leader November 16, 1947 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28300771/muddy_field_only_slight_deterrent_to/ Newspapers.com November 27 No. 14 William & Mary City Stadium Richmond, VA (rivalry) L 0-35 15,000 William And Mary Clinches Conference Crown With 35-0 Victory Over Spiders The Staunton News-Leader November 28, 1947 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28300904/william_and_mary_clinches_conference/ Newspapers.com References Richmond Category:Richmond Spiders football seasons Richmond Spiders football