1947 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1947 Iowa Hawkeyes football Big Nine Conference Big Nine 3–5–1 2–3–1 Eddie Anderson 6th Harold Schoener Iowa Stadium The 1947 Iowa Hawkeyes football team was an American football team that represented the University of Iowa in the 1947 Big Nine Conference football season. The team compiled a 3–5–1 record (2–3–1 against conference opponents) and finished in a tie for sixth place in the Big Nine Conference.1947 Iowa Hawkeyes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football March 13, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/iowa/1947-schedule.html2012 Media Guide Iowa Football University of Iowa 2012 167, 172 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/iowa/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012IAFootballMediaGuide.pdf 2014-01-01 2013-11-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20131110173344/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/iowa/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012IAFootballMediaGuide.pdf dead After opening its season with a 59–0 shutout victory over North Dakota State, the team was outscored 179 to 86 in its remaining eight games. Head coach Eddie Anderson was in his sixth season as Iowa's head coach; he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1971.Eddie Anderson Member Biography National Football Foundation March 13, 2017 1493 On the evening before the final game of the 1947 season, Anderson submitted his resignation as head coach (effective in July 1948), citing "considerable loose talk" about the state of the program.Anderson Resigns at Iowa: Hancher Accepts It; Board to Act Today The Des Moines Register November 15, 1947 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9516150/anderson_resigns_at_iowa_hancher/ The team responded with a 13–7 victory over Minnesota.Iowa Amazes Minnesota, 13-7: Hawks Are Emphatic 'We Want Eddie' The Des Moines Register November 16, 1947 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9516202/iowa_amazes_minnesota_137_hawks_are/ Fans begged Anderson to reconsider, and the Iowa athletic board denied his resignation, promising him a larger coaching staff and other football improvements. Anderson decided to stay, saying, "I'm glad we got things straightened out."Hawkeye Legends, Lists, & Lore Mike Finn Chad Leistikow Sports Publishing LLC 1998 87 1-57167-178-1 The team's statistical leaders included Bob Smith with 395 rushing yards and 30 points scored, Al DiMarco with 644 passing yards, and Emlen Tunnell with 262 receiving yards.2012 Media Guide, pp. 196-197. Tunell later played 14 years in the National Football League and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Other players of note included Jack Dittmer, who later played six years in Major League Baseball,2012 Media Guide, p. 144. and end Harold Schoener, who was selected as the most valuable player on the 1947 Iowa team.2012 Media Guide, p. 152. Iowa was ranked at No. 25 (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 The team played its home games at Iowa Stadium. It drew 187,844 spectators at four home games, an average of 46,961 per game.2012 Media Guide, p. 181. Schedule 1947 AP September 20 w y North Dakota Agricultural Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 59–0 31,050 Iowa Unveils New Threat, 59-0: Runs Soften Bison, Then Passers Hit The Des Moines Register Bert McGrane September 21, 1947 V-1, V-4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28436597/iowa_unveils_new_threat_590_runs/ Newspapers.com September 26 l y y UCLA Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 7–22 89,800 89,800 Fans See Bruins Rout Iowa Grids, 22-7: U.C.L.A. Explodes in Second Half Los Angeles Times Frank Finch September 27, 1947 8–9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28436685/89800_fans_see_bruins_rout_iowa_grids/ Newspapers.com October 4 l Illinois Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 12–35 52,294 Illinois Crushes Iowa, 35-12 The Des Moines Register Tony Cordaro October 5, 1947 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28434779/illinois_crushes_iowa_3512/ Newspapers.com October 11 w y Indiana Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 27–14 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 t y Ohio State Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 13–13 72,998 Bucks Score Twice in Last Period To Gain 13-13 Tie With Hawkeyes The Cincinnati Enquirer October 19, 1947 33 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28437045/bucks_score_twice_in_last_period_to/ Newspapers.com October 25 l y y Notre Dame 2 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN 0–21 56,000 Irish Win: N.D. Performs Brilliantly To Whip Iowa, 21-0 The South Bend Tribune Jim Costin October 26, 1947 III-1, III-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28437205/irish_win_nd_performs_brilliantly_to/ November 1 l y Purdue 16 Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 0–21 35,000 Riveters Subdue Iowa: Purdue Posts Third Big 9 Success, 21-0 The Indianapolis Star Corky Lamm November 2, 1947 41–42 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28437342/riveters_subdue_iowa_purdue_posts/ Newspapers.com November 8 l y Wisconsin 19 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI rivalry 14–46 45,000 Brilliant Badger Team Rocks Iowa, 46-14; Stays In Big Nine Title Chase The Capital Times Hank Casserly November 9, 1947 Sports 1, 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28437472/brilliant_badger_team_rocks_iowa/ Newspapers.com November 15 w Minnesota 20 Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry 13–7 50,000 50,000 Cheer As Hawks Win The 'Big One' The Des Moines Register November 16, 1947 1L, 2L https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28437584/50000_cheer_as_hawks_win_the_big_one/ Newspapers.com References Iowa Category:Iowa Hawkeyes football seasons Iowa Hawkeyes football