1951 Stetson Hatters football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1951 Stetson Hatters football 1951 Stetson Hatters football team.jpg 300px Team portrait with players wearing Stetson hats Independent 8–1–2 Joe McMullen 2nd DeLand Municipal Stadium Tangerine Bowl champion Tangerine Bowl W 35–20 vs. Arkansas State The 1951 Stetson Hatters football team was an American football team that represented Stetson University as an independent during the 1951 college football season. In their second and final year under head coach Joe McMullen, the Hatters compiled an 8–1–2 record and outscored opponents by a total of 340 to 122. They were invited to the Tangerine Bowl, where they beat Arkansas State. It was the highest scoring team up to that point in Stetson football history.Stetson Grid Squad Honored With Awards The Orlando Sentinel January 13, 1952 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-stetson-grid-squad/171477067/ Newspapers.com The team's sole loss was to Florida State by a 13–10 score as the Seminoles blocked a punt and returned the ball for the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter. Stetson' offense, run out of a winged T formation, was known as a "versatile and deceptive" group led by senior quarterback Bill Johnson and end Dave Laude. Jay Pattee was the team's assistant coach.Tangerine Bowl 'The Game' This Year The Orlando Evening Star Jack LeDoux December 31, 1951 6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/orlando-evening-star-tangerine-bowl-the/171467958/ Newspapers.com McMullen resigned as head coach in June 1952 to become head coach and athletic director at Washington & Jefferson in Pennsylvania. The Hatters compiled a 16–3–2 record (.810) in their two years under McMullen.McMullen Resigns As Stetson Coach; Gets Athletic Post The Tampa Tribune June 28, 1952 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-mcmullen-resigns-as-st/171471118/ Newspapers.com The Hatters played their home football games at DeLand Municipal Stadium in DeLand, Florida. Schedule Eastern September 22 8:00 p.m. w Patrick Field DeLand Municipal Stadium DeLand, FL 70–0 3,500 Hatters Take On Patrick https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91615824/the-orlando-sentinel/ Orlando Morning Sentinel Orlando, Florida September 22, 1951 7 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com Thompson Woody Stetson's Torrid Hatter Powder Patrick By 70-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91616357/the-orlando-sentinel/ Orlando Sunday Sentinel-Star Orlando, Florida September 23, 1951 13 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com September 29 2:00 p.m. w y 1951 Jacksonville Naval Air Station Fliers Jacksonville NAS Jacksonville, FL 42–0 Stetson, Jax Navy Vie https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91616610/the-orlando-sentinel/ Orlando Morning Sentinel Orlando, Florida September 28, 1951 6 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com Stetson Wallops Jacksonville Navy, 42-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91616721/the-orlando-sentinel/ Orlando Sunday Sentinel-Star Orlando, Florida September 28, 1951 23 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com October 12 w y Furman Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 21–20 4,500 Ballenger Frank Stetson Squeezes Past Furman Crew, 21 To 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91616931/the-greenville-news/ The Greenville News Greenville, South Carolina October 13, 1951 13 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com October 20 8:00 p.m. t Tampa DeLand Municipal Stadium DeLand, FL 14–14 University Of Tampa Battles Stetson At DeLand Tonight https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91617403/the-tampa-times/ The Tampa Daily Times Tampa, Florida Associated Press October 20, 1951 9 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com Ledoux Jack Stetson Battle Tampa to 14-14 Deadlock https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91617202/the-orlando-sentinel/ Orlando Sunday Sentinel-Star Orlando, Florida October 21, 1951 15 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com October 27 l y Florida State Doak Campbell Stadium Tallahassee, FL 10–13 13,700 Hicks Bobby FSU Beats Stetson By 13-10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91617941/the-tampa-tribune/ The Tampa Tribune Tampa, Florida October 28, 1951 B1 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com Hicks Bobby FSU Beats Stetson Hatters, 13-10 In Homecoming Battle (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91618157/the-tampa-tribune/ The Tampa Tribune Tampa, Florida October 28, 1951 B4 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com November 3 w y 1951 Erskine Flying Fleet Erskine Greenwood, SC 54–0 1,500 Stetson Swamps Erskine, 54-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91618423/the-greenville-news/ The Greenville News Greenville, South Carolina Associated Press November 4, 1951 14 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com November 10 8:00 p.m. w Richmond DeLand Municipal Stadium DeLand, FL 19–14 Robarts Harry Stetson Takes On Rugged Richmond In DeLand Today https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91619140/the-orlando-sentinel/ Orlando Morning Sentinel Orlando, Florida November 10, 1951 9 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com Robarts Harry Stetson Team Brushes Past Spiders, 19-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91619031/the-orlando-sentinel/ Orlando Sunday Sentinel-Star Orlando, Florida November 11, 1951 15 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com November 17 t y 1951 Wofford Terriers Wofford Spartanburg, SC 7–7 Wofford Terriers, Stetson Hatters Battle to 7-7 Tie https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91619403/the-state/ The State Columbia, South Carolina Associated Press November 18, 1951 1B January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com November 24 w 1951 Livingston Tigers Livingston DeLand Municipal Stadium DeLand, FL 42–20 Hatters Rout Livington, 42-20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91620104/tampa-bay-times/ St. Petersburg Times St. Petersburg, Florida Associated Press November 25, 1951 33 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com December 1 2:30 p.m. w y Eastern Kentucky DeLand Municipal Stadium DeLand, FL 26–14 Stetson Faces Eastern Kentucky At Homecoming https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91620326/the-orlando-sentinel/ Orlando Morning Sentinel Orlando, Florida December 1, 1951 7 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com Stetson Tops Eastern Kentucky By 26 To 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91620616/the-tampa-tribune/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Tampa, Florida December 2, 1951 35 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com January 1 8:00 p.m. w y Arkansas State Tangerine Bowl Orlando, Florida Tangerine Bowl 35–20 12,500 McCormick Henry J. Playing the Game https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91612883/wisconsin-state-journal/ Wisconsin State Journal Madison, Wisconsin January 1, 1952 29 January 1, 2022 Newspapers.com Wadsworth Charlie Stetson Tops Arkansas State, 35-20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91545198/the-orlando-sentinel/ Orlando Morning Sentinel Orlando, Florida January 2, 1952 5 December 31, 2021 Newspapers.com Brief Summary of Cumulative Football Statistics NCAA May 1, 2025 https://stats.ncaa.org/team/678/stats/13324 Statistics and awards thumb|right|175px|Quarterback Bill Johnson The Hatters tallied 3,653 yards of total offense (excluding the Tangerine Bowl) consisting of 2,250 rushing yards and 1,403 passing yards. On defense, they gave up 1,881 yards of total offense, including 928 rushing yards and 953 passing yards. The individual leaders during the regular season included: Quarterback Bill Johnson completed 87 of 175 passes for 1,314 yards, nine touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Johnson also tallied 128 rushing yards to lead the team with 1,314 yards of total offense. Johnson also received the Phil Jochem award as the team's outstanding player. Halfback Bobby Marks led the team with 561 rushing yards on 86 carries, an average of 6.5 yards per carry. End Dave Laude was the team's leading receiver with 20 receptions for 276 yards. Laude also received the DeLand Elks' cup as the team's most valuable lineman. Halfback Fulmer Armstrong led the team in scoring with 10 touchdowns for 60 points. Armstrong also led the team in punting with an average of 39.3 yards on 28 punts. Halfback Herb Werner ranked second on the team in scoring with 54 points on nine touchdowns. B. J. Leathers received that team's Joe McMullen "60-Minute Man Award" as the player who saw the most action during the 1951 season. Roster Thirty-two members of the team were awarded varsity letters at the end of the 1951 season. The letter winners included: 25em Charles Appel, Miami Beach, Florida Fulmer Armstrong, senior, DeLand, Florida Henry Boyer, Neptune Beach, Florida Kermit Coble, senior, Greensboro, North Carolina Al Daub, Rutherford, New Jersey Ron DeLilla, Rutherford, New Jersey Ron Fazekas, Buffalo, New York Robert Freeze, Clearwater, Florida Jerry Gallagher, Lake Worth, Florida Tom Gibson, Miami, Florida Walt Golde, Rutherford, New Jersey Willi Han, Torrington, Connecticut Dick Hendry, senior, Ft. Myers, Florida Clarence Hughes, senior, Daytona Beach, Florida George Jochem, Miami, Florida Bill Johnson, senior, Waterville, Ohio Jim King, St. Petersburg, Florida Red Lonsinger, Des Plaines, Illinois Earl Looman, Fremont, Ohio (later an NFL draft pick) Don Martin, senior, Toledo, Ohio Lou Paar, Buffalo, New York Sonny Parrish, Miami, Florida Bill Phillips, Daytona Beach, Florida Joe Raffale, West New York, New Jersey Al Sappia, Ridgefield, New Jersey Frank Singletary, Remberton, Georgia Guido Tambur, Toledo Jim Yonga, Miami, Florida The team's manager, George Wilde of West Palm Beach, was also awarded a letter. References Stetson Category:Stetson Hatters football seasons Category:Citrus Bowl champion seasons Stetson Hatters football