1943 Fort Douglas GIs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1943 Fort Douglas GIs football Independent 4–2–1 Bob Bjorklund 1st East High School stadium The 1943 Fort Douglas GIs football team represented the United States Army base at Fort Douglas, located in Salt Lake City, during the 1943 college football season. Led by head coach Bob Bjorklund, the GIs compiled a record of 4–2–1. Fort Mentor Cheered Over Grid Prospects https://www.newspapers.com/article/salt-lake-telegram/123006780/ Salt Lake Telegram Salt Lake City, Utah September 14, 1943 16 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com The team's roster included Bob Paffrath. Fort Douglas played home games at East High School stadium. East Gridiron Post Home Field https://www.newspapers.com/article/deseret-news/123488984/ Deseret News Salt Lake City, Utah October 5, 1943 8 April 24, 2023 Newspapers.com In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Fort Douglas ranked 130th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 57.6.Litkenhous E. E. Edward E. Litkenhous Litkenhouse Selects U. S. Grid Leaders https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/122968858/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah December 17, 1943 18 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com Schedule Mountain October 3 2:30 p.m. t y Salt Lake AAB State fairgrounds gridiron Salt Lake City, UT 0–0 Ft. Douglas, Wings Wait Sunday Grid Opener https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/123007606/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah October 2, 1943 23 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com Squired Dick Fort Douglas GI's Air Base Wings Battle to 0-0 Tie in Dust Bowl https://www.newspapers.com/article/salt-lake-telegram/123007734/ Salt Lake Telegram Salt Lake City, Utah October 4, 1943 14 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com Wings And GIs Tie, 0-0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/deseret-news/123007831/ Deseret News Salt Lake City, Utah October 4, 1943 10 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com October 15 8:00 p.m. w y Kearns Field East High School stadium Salt Lake City, UT 6–0 6,500 Kearns, Fort Teams Play at East Tonight https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/123007388/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah October 15, 1943 22 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com Fort G I's Down Kearns, 6-0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/123007231/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah October 16, 1943 12 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com October 23 8:00 p.m. w Bushnell General Hospital East High School stadium Salt Lake City, UT 13–0 3,000 GI's Test Bushnell Eleven Tonight https://www.newspapers.com/article/salt-lake-telegram/123006999/ Salt Lake Telegram Salt Lake City, Utah October 23, 1943 7 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com Fort Develops Offense in Bushnell Game https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/123007107/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah October 25, 1943 12 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com October 30 2:30 p.m. w y Logan Navy Aggie Stadium Logan UT 13–12 G.I.s Leading Service League https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-utah-service-leagu/122974390/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah October 26, 1943 10 April 24, 2023 Newspapers.com Ft. Douglas Shades Logan, 13-12, on Muddy Field https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/123007969/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah October 31, 1943 B5 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com GI's Defeat Navy, 13-12 (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/123008141/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah October 31, 1943 B6 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com November 7 w y Pocatello AAB Pocatello, ID 13–9 Fort Douglas Wins, 13-9, At Pocatello https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/123008408/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah November 8, 1943 12 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com November 14 2:00 p.m. l y Salt Lake AAB Community Park Salt Lake City, UT 6–25 6,500 Wings Tackle Air Base At Community Today https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/123008636/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah November 14, 1943 B5 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com Service Football League Thrown Into Triple Tie https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/123008738/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah November 15, 1943 12 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com November 20 8:00 p.m. l y Kearns Field East High School stadium Salt Lake City, UT 6–48 Eagles, G.I.s Finish Drills for Tough Battle Today https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/123008906/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah November 20, 1943 20 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com Second-Half Drive by Kearns Subdues Fort Douglas, 48-6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/123009087/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah November 21, 1943 B4 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com Second-Half Drive by Kearns Eleven Subdues Fort Douglas by 48-6 (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/123009199/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah November 21, 1943 B5 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com November 28 cancelled y Fort Warren Cheyenne, WY Fort Douglas Will Oppose Warren https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ogden-standard-examiner/122975658/ The Ogden Standard-Examiner Ogden, Utah Associated Press November 5, 1943 10 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com Fort Douglas Cancels https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-billings-gazette/122975449/ Billings Gazette Billings, Montana Associated Press November 23, 1943 9 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com Daye John 2014 Encyclopedia of Armed Forces Football Haworth, New Jersey St. Johann Press 142 978-1-937943-21-9 References Fort Douglas Category:Fort Douglas GIs football seasons Fort Douglas GIs football