1946 Penn Quakers football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1946 Penn Quakers football Ivy League Ivy 13 6–2 3–1 George Munger 9th Franklin Field The 1946 Penn Quakers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Pennsylvania in the Ivy League during the 1946 college football season. In its ninth season under head coach George Munger, the team compiled a 6–2 record, was ranked No. 13 in the final AP Poll, and outscored opponents by a total of 265 to 102.1946 Pennsylvania Quakers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football April 6, 2020 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/pennsylvania/1946-schedule.html The Quakers ranked third nationally in total defense, giving up an average of only 158.9 yards per game. They also ranked fourth in scoring offense (33.1 points per game), 10th nationally in total offense (340.0 yards per game),The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 73 and ninth in rushing offense (233.1 rushing yards per game).The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 74 They were ranked at No. 8 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System rankings.Rice Rated Fifth Best, Tennessee 12th by Lit Dr. E. E. Litkenhous The Knoxville News-Sentinel December 15, 1946 B4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123020754/rice-rated-fifth-best-tennessee-12th/ Newspapers.com Four Penn players received honors from the Associated Press (AP) or International News Service (INS) on the 1946 All-Eastern football team: center Chuck Bednarik (AP-1, INS-1); tackle B. Gallagher (AP-1); guard Robert Rutkowski; and halfback Maderak (INS-2).Army Places Four Players On A-P All-Eastern Team Evening Times Cumberland, Maryland November 26, 1946 25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101929857/army-places-four-players-on-a-p/ Newspapers.com Chuck Bednarik and George Munger were inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1969 and 1976, respectively.Chuck Bednarik National Football Foundation May 15, 2022 https://footballfoundation.org/hof_search.aspx?hof=1697George Munger National Football Foundation May 15, 2022 https://footballfoundation.org/hof_search.aspx?hof=1698 The team played its home games at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Schedule y y y 1946 AP October 5 Lafayette Franklin Field Philadelphia, PA W 66-0 63,000 Eddie Allen Scores Five Touchdowns to Lead Penn to 66-0 Win over Leopards Herb Altschull October 6, 1946 17 Sunday Call-Chronicle Allentown, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/66898078/1946-lafayette-penn/ October 12 Dartmouth 7 Franklin Field Philadelphia, PA W 39-6 69,000 Penn 39-6 Victor over Dartmouth Roscoe McGowen October 13, 1946 S1 The New York Times New York, N.Y. October 19 Virginia 6 Franklin Field Philadelphia, PA W 40-0 64,000 Cavaliers Are Dropped to Beaten Shelley Rolfe October 20, 1946 6B Richmond Times-Dispatch Richmond, Va. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/66908332/1946-penn-virginia/ October 26 Navy 6 Franklin Field Philadelphia, PA W 32-19 78,000 Penn's Early Surge Beats Navy, 32-19, Before 78,000; Minisi Ace in Quakers' 4th Victory Art Morrow October 27, 1946 S1 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/66912185/1946-penn-navy/ November 2 Princeton 3 Franklin Field Philadelphia, PA (rivalry) L 14-17 72,000 Princeton Beats Penn in Major Upset of Season, 17-14; 30-Yard Field Goal in Last Minute of Play Gives Tiger Eleven Real Surprise Victory Gayle Talbot November 3, 1946 18 Sunday Call-Chronicle Allentown, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/66932617/1946-penn-princeton/ November 9 at Columbia 9 Baker Field New York, NY W 41-6 35,000 Penn Whips Lions, 41-6; Allen Romps to 3 TD Sunday News New York, N.Y. Joe Trimble November 10, 1946 96 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/29308796/penn_whips_lions_416_allen_romps_to/ Newspapers.com November 16 No. 1 Army 5 Franklin Field Philadelphia, PA L 7-34 78,000 Army Rips Penn, 34-7; Davis Scores 2 TDs Gene Ward November 17, 1946 C46 Sunday News New York, N.Y. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/66939151/1946-penn-army/ November 28 Cornell 14 Franklin Field Philadelphia, PA (rivalry) W 26-20 78,000 78,000 See Penn Beat Cornell, Tying Yale and Harvard for Ivy League Title Allison Danzig November 29, 1946 39 The New York Times New York, N.Y. Rankings 1946 college football rankings AP 1 9 7 (1) 6 (2) 6 (¼) 3 (4) 9 5 13 14 13 After the season The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Quakers were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 Penn Quakers Round Pick Player Position NFL club 5 30 George Savitsky Tackle Philadelphia Eagles 6 36 Bernie Gallagher Guard Detroit Lions 7 46 Ed Grain Guard Detroit Lions 14 118 Red Moore Guard Pittsburgh Steelers 29 275 Jerry McCarthy End Chicago Bears References Penn Category:Penn Quakers football seasons Penn Quakers football