1945 Jacksonville Naval Air Station Fliers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1945 Jacksonville Naval Air Station Fliers football Independent 9–2 Jim Tatum 1st T formation Walt Dubzinski Municipal Stadium The 1945 Jacksonville Naval Air Station Fliers football team represented the Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Jacksonville NAS) during the 1945 college football season. Led by head coach Jim Tatum, the Fliers compiled a record of 9–2. Walt Dubzinski was the team captain. Other members of the roster included Otis Douglas, Warren Giese, and Barney McGarry.Horton H. R. (Doc) Doc's Dope https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121792920/corpus-christi-times/ Corpus Christi Caller-Times Corpus Christi, Texas October 5, 1945 10B March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com The Fliers ran the T formation on offense. Jacksonville Tars Boast Fine Record https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121791720/the-tampa-times/ The Tampa Daily Times Tampa, Florida Associated Press November 1, 1945 14 March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com The Jacksonville NAS Fliers were ranked ninth among the nation's college and service teams in the final Litkenhous Ratings.Litkenhous E. E. Edward E. Litkenhous Litkenhouse Rates College, Service Teams of Nation https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121643539/pittsburgh-sun-telegraph/ Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania December 19, 1945 20 March 25, 2023 Newspapers.com Schedule Eastern September 22 w Miami NTC Jacksonville, FL 35–6 14,000 Miami NTC Bows To Jax Navy Gridmen https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121790263/the-miami-news/ Miami Daily News Miami, Florida Associated Press September 23, 1945 7B March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com September 30 w 1945 Cherry Point Marines Cherry Point Marines Municipal Stadium Jacksonville, FL 26–0 Jax Fliers Thump Marine Eleven 26-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121792692/the-palm-beach-post/ The Palm Beach Post West Palm Beach, Florida Associated Press October 1, 1945 6 March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com October 6 w Corpus Christi NAS Municipal Stadium Jacksonville, FL 35–7 Lee Bill Jacksonville Fliers Crush Crippled Navy Comets, 35 to 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121791086/corpus-christi-times/ Corpus Christi Caller-Times Corpus Christi, Texas October 7, 1945 1D March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com Lee Bill Comets (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121791224/corpus-christi-times/ Corpus Christi Caller-Times Corpus Christi, Texas October 7, 1945 3D March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com October 13 w y Fort Pierce Fort Pierce, FL 13–6 5,000–6,000 Jax Navy Edges Out Fort Pierce https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121779954/the-miami-news/ Miami Daily News Miami, Florida October 14, 1945 5C March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com Jim Tatum's Boys Win Over Fort Pierce, 13-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121779932/the-news-and-observer/ The News & Observer Raleigh, North Carolina United Press October 14, 1945 12 March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com October 20 w y Miami NTC Burdine Stadium Miami, FL 61–0 5,879 Jax Fliers Wallop Miami Tars, 61 To 0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121791363/the-miami-herald/ The Miami Herald Miami, Florida October 21, 1945 2C March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com October 27 2:30 p.m. w Fort Pierce Jacksonville, FL 35–7 16,000 Amphibs And Fliers Clash https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121780400/the-miami-news/ Miami Daily News Miami, Florida Associated Press October 27, 1945 6 March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com Jax Navy Wins One-Side Tilt From Amphibs https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121780639/the-tampa-tribune/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Associated Press October 28, 1945 B2 March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com November 4 w y Fort Benning Doughboy Stadium Fort Benning, GA 33–7 12,000 Neu Carl Alert Jacksonville Fliers Romp, 33-7, Over Doughboys Before 12,000 Fans https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121791868/the-columbus-ledger/ The Columnbus Ledger Columbus, Georgia November 5, 1945 10 March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com November 10 l Corpus Christi NAS Buccaneer Stadium Corpus Christi, TX 13–14 Lee Bill Comets Shade Jacksonville 14-13 In Super Grid Battle https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121791591/corpus-christi-caller-times/ Corpus Christi Caller-Times Corpus Christi, Texas November 11, 1945 1D March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com Lee Bill Comets (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121791664/corpus-christi-caller-times/ Corpus Christi Caller-Times Corpus Christi, Texas November 11, 1945 3D March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com November 17 w y Pensacola NAS Air Station Field Pensacola, FL 48–0 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83844502/jacksonville-fliers-defeat-local-gosling/ Pensacola Journal Jacksonville Fliers defeat local Goslings, 48 to 0 November 18, 1945 August 20, 2021 Newspapers.com Jacksonville Navy Wallops Goslings https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121792287/the-tampa-tribune/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Associated Press November 18, 1945 B2 March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com November 24 l Fort Benning Municipal Stadium Jacksonville, FL 7–14 14,000 Jax Navy Upset By Benning In 14 To 7 Contest https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121792074/pensacola-news-journal/ The Pensacola News-Journal Pensacola, Florida Associated Press November 25, 1945 18 March 27, 2023 Newspapers.com December 1 w Pensacola NAS Municipal Stadium Jacksonville, FL 48–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83844879/jax-navy-wins-from-goslings/ Pensacola Journal Jax Navy wins from Goslings December 2, 1945 August 20, 2021 Newspapers.com References Jacksonville Naval Air Station Category:Jacksonville Naval Air Station Fliers football seasons Jacksonville Naval Air Station Fliers football