1946 Florida Normal Lions football team

American college football season August 2023 1946 Florida Normal Lions football Southeastern Athletic Conference SEAC 6–3–1 3–1–1 Freeman W. Hinson 3rd Tropical Bowl, W 33–6 vs. 1946 Morris Hornets MorrisFlower Bowl L 6–7 vs. Delaware State The 1946 Florida Normal Lions football team was an American football team that represented Florida Normal and Industrial Memorial College (now known as Florida Memorial University) in the Southeastern Athletic Conference (SEAC) during the 1946 college football season. Led by head coach F. W. Hinson, the Lions compiled an overall record of 6–3–1 with a mark of 3–1–1 in conference play, tying for second place in the SEAC.McGhee J. D. Southeastern Officials Award Allen University Grid Crown https://www.newspapers.com/article/atlanta-daily-world/195331574/ Atlanta Daily World Atlanta, Georogia December 21, 1946 5 April 11, 2026 Newspapers.com Florida Normal had a 101-point victory over 1946 Albany State Golden Rams Albany State and a one-point loss to black college national champion Delaware State in the Flower Bowl on New Year's Day 1947.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 177 The team's appearance in the Flower Bowl was the first time a Florida team played in a New Year's Day game.Florida Normal Picked for Flower Bowl Game Jan. 1 The Marshall News Messenger December 3, 1946 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101624592/florida-normal-picked-for-flower-bowl/ Newspapers.com Florida Normal's Joe Carter led the nation in scoring with 152 points on 21 touchdowns and 25 extra points.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 89 Two Florida Normal players were named to the 1946 All-Southeast Conference football team: Carter at quarterback and Danly Smith at tackle.Allen Tops Southeast Conference The Pittsburgh Courier December 28, 1946 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101624280/all-southeast-conference/ Newspapers.com Schedule Eastern y y y October 5 Fort Benning<ncg> Bunker Hill St. Augustine, FL L 6-12 Lions Will Play Here Saturday https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-st-augustine-record/195327256/ The St. Augustine Record St. Augustine, Florida October 2, 1946 7 April 11, 2026 Newspapers.com Florida Normal Loses 12–6 Game https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-st-augustine-record/195327464/ The St. Augustine Record St. Augustine, Florida October 6, 1946 8 April 11, 2026 Newspapers.com October 11 2:30 p.m. at 1946 Friendship Tigers Friendship<ncg> Friendship Field Rock Hill, SC W 64-0 Local Negro Teams In Action This Week https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald/195327025/ The Evening Herald Rock Hill, South Carolina October 10, 1946 7 April 11, 2026 Newspapers.com October 26 2:30 p.m. Allen<hc> Bunker Hill St. Augustine, FL L 6-12 Florida Normal Preps For Allen https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-st-augustine-record/195327561/ The St. Augustine Record St. Augustine, Florida October 24, 1946 9 April 11, 2026 Newspapers.com Allen Tops Fla. Normal https://www.newspapers.com/article/atlanta-daily-world/195327777/ Atlanta Daily World Atlanta, Georgia November 6, 1946 5 April 11, 2026 Newspapers.com November 2 at 1946 Morris Hornets Morris Sumter, SC W 54-0 1946 Claflin Panthers Claflin W 19-0 November 16 at 1946 Albany State Golden Rams Albany State Albany, GA W 101-0 How Is This For A One-Sided Game Kingsport Times-News November 17, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101628975/how-is-this-for-a-one-sided-game/ Newspapers.com November 22 Jacksonville Naval Air Station<ncg> Bunker Hill St. Augustine, FL W 47-0 Florida Normal Wins 47-0 Tussle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-st-augustine-record/195328224/ The St. Augustine Record St. Augustine, Florida November 24, 1946 13 April 11, 2026 Newspapers.com November 28 3:00 p.m. vs Bethune–Cookman Jacksonville, FL T 7-7 Negro Game Slated https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-florida-times-union/195328685/ The Florida Times-Union Jacksonville, Florida November 27, 1946 13 April 11, 2026 Newspapers.com Wildcats Tie Strong Fla. Normal 7-7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daytona-beach-morning-journal/195328445/ Daytona Beach Morning Journal Daytona Beach, Florida November 29, 1946 8 April 11, 2026 Newspapers.com December 25 vs Morris<ncg> Jacksonville, FL (Tropical Bowl) W 33-6 Florida Normal Trims Morris Tampa Bay Times December 26, 1946 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101623524/florida-normal-trims-morris/ January 1, 1947 vs Delaware State<ncg> Jacksonville, FL (Flower Bowl) L 6-7 2,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79308942/the-morning-news/ The Morning News December 7, 1946 Newspapers.com Delaware State to Play In Flower Bowl on Jan. 1https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79309681/the-danville-morning-news/ The Danville Morning News Newspapers.com January 2, 1947 Delaware State Wins Negro Bowl Classic In Florida References Florida Normal Category:Florida Memorial Lions football Florida Normal Lions football