1947 Indiana Hoosiers football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1947 Indiana Hoosiers football Big Nine Conference Big Nine 5–3–1 2–3–1 Bo McMillin 14th Howie Brown Howie Brown Memorial Stadium The 1947 Indiana Hoosiers football team was an American football team that represented the Indiana University in the 1947 Big Nine Conference football season. The team compiled a 5–3–1 record (2–3–1 in conference play), and finished in tie for sixth place in the Big Ten Conference.1947 Indiana Hoosiers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 18, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/indiana/1947-schedule.html The Hoosiers played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. The team was coached by Bo McMillin, in his 14th and final year as head coach of the Hoosiers. McMillin retired from his position as head coach at the end of the year. Three Indiana players received honors from Associated Press (AP), United Press (UP), or International News Service (INS) on the 1947 All-Big Nine Conference football team: guard Howie Brown (AP-1, INS-1, UP-1); halfback George Taliaferro (AP-2, INS-2); and end Lou Mihajlovich (AP-2, INS-2).Michigan Lands Four Players on All-Big Nine The Daily News, Ludington, Mich. (AP story) November 24, 1947 6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=110&dat=19471124&id=3WVOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2TsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6660,6313804(AP)'M' Awarded Five Positions on UP Team The Michigan Daily November 26, 1947 3 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2706&dat=19471121&id=mgNgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=oR4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1103,3168307(UP)Wilson of Wisconsin On INS All-Big Nine Team The Milwaukee Sentinel (INS story) Charles Einstein https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1368&dat=19471123&id=zk1QAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Dg0EAAAAIBAJ&pg=6028,999333June 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes (INS) Indiana was ranked at No. 17 (out of 500 college football teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1947.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 Schedule 1947 AP Eastern September 27 w y Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE 17–0 33,000 Indiana's Power Flails Nebraska, 17-0 The Des Moines Register Jack North September 28, 1947 3S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28589164/indianas_power_flails_nebraska_170/ Newspapers.com October 4 t Wisconsin Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 7–7 30,000 I.U., Badgers Tie: Visitors Gain 7-7 Standoff In 4th Period The Indianapolis Star Jack Overmyer October 5, 1947 41 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28438440/iu_badgers_tie_visitors_gain_77/ Newspapers.com October 11 l y Iowa Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 14–27 51,000 Iowa Passes Dazzle Indiana, 27-14: Dimarco Hits Tunnell on 3 Scoring Plays The Des Moines Register Tony Cordaro October 12, 1947 V-1, V-3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14501504/iowa_passes_dazzle_indiana_2714/ Newspapers.com October 18 w y Pittsburgh Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 41–6 25,000 Hoosiers Rip Pitt, 41-6; Brilliant Taliaferro Run Provides Thrill Of Day Detroit Free Press Harold Harrison October 19, 1947 40–41 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28473971/hoosiers_rip_pitt_416_brilliant/ Newspapers.com October 25 l y Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 6–7 42,000 IU Loses, 7 to 6: Wildcats Turn Stolen Pass Into Victory the Indianapolis Star Jack K. Overmyer October 26, 1947 41 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28433262/iu_loses_7_to_6/ Newspapers.com November 1 w y Ohio State Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 7–0 75,882 I.U. Leaves Big Nine Cellar With 7-0 Conquest of Bucks The Indianapolis Star Jack Overmyer November 2, 1947 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28590457/iu_leaves_big_nine_cellar_with_70/ Newspapers.com November 8 l y Michigan 2 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 0–35 85,938 Michigan Brushes Hoosiers Aside, 35-0: 86,000 See Backs Crack Indiana Line Detroit Free Press Lyall Smith November 9, 1947 2C, 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28591054/michigan_brushes_hoosiers_aside_350/ Newspapers.com November 15 w y Marquette Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 48–6 15,000 Indiana Raps Marquette, 48-6 The Indianapolis Star November 16, 1947 41 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28003067/indiana_raps_marquette_486/ Newspapers.com November 22 w Purdue Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN Old Oaken Bucket 16–14 33,500 Indiana Scores 16-14 Victory Over Purdue On Rex Grossman's 4th Period Field Goal Jack K. Overmyer Harold Harrison The Indianapolis Star November 23, 1947 41 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28438321/indiana_scores_1614_victory_over/ Newspapers.com 1947 Indiana Hoosiers Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/indiana/1947-schedule.html College Football @ Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference December 31, 2023 1947 Football Schedule https://iuhoosiers.com/sports/football/schedule/1947 Indiana University December 31, 2023 Indiana Football 2023 Record Book https://static.iuhoosiers.com/custompages/pdf/fb/2023/23-FB-Record_Book_Full.pdf Indiana University 13 December 31, 2023 1948 NFL draftees Three Indiana players were selected in the 1948 NFL draft, as follows:1948 NFL Draft Sports Reference LLC Pro-Football-Reference.com February 19, 2019 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1947.htm October 31, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101031111101/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1947.htm dead Player Position Round Pick NFL club Dick Deranek Back 10 82 Pittsburgh Steelers Harry "Chick" Jagade Back 14 118 Washington Redskins Rex Grossman Back 29 273 Philadelphia Eagles References Indiana Category:Indiana Hoosiers football seasons Indiana Hoosiers football