1955 Butler Bulldogs football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1955 Butler Bulldogs football Indiana Collegiate Conference ICC 3–5 3–3 Tony Hinkle 18th Butler Bowl The 1955 Butler Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented Butler University as a member of the Indiana Collegiate Conference (ICC) during the 1955 college football season. In their 18th year under head coach Tony Hinkle, the Bulldogs compiled a 3–5 record (3–3 in conference games), finished fourth in the ICC, and were outscored by a total of 191 to 137. Indiana College Football Records https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38893755/the_star_press/ The Muncie Star Muncie, Indiana Associated Press November 14, 1955 7 November 12, 2019 Newspapers.com The team tallied 1,561 rushing yards (195.1 per game) and 707 passing yards (88.4 per game). On defense, the team gave up 1,712 rushing yards and 532 passing yards. The individual statistical leaders included fullback Leroy Thompson (539 rushing yards, 30 points scored), quarterback Dick Ahrendts (661 passing yards), and end Scott Chandler (15 receptions, 219 yards). The team played home games at the Butler Bowl in Indianapolis. Schedule Eastern September 24 3:00 p.m. l Evansville Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN 14–45 Fluty Bill Aces Battle Butler In Conference Game https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-courier-and-press/126259876/ The Evansville Courier Evansville, Indiana September 24, 1955 10 June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com Dunning Al Aces Aim At Title: Butler Falls, 45-14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-press/126259658/ The Evansville Courier Evansville, Indiana September 25, 1955 1C June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com Dunning Al Aces Win (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-courier-and-press/126259977/ The Evansville Courier Evansville, Indiana September 25, 1955 2C June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com October 1 2:00 p.m. w y Indiana State Memorial Stadium Terre Haute, IN 26–19 3,000 Indiana State Meets Butler https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-terre-haute-tribune/126260210/ The Terre Haute Tribune Terre Haute, Indiana October 1, 1955 6 June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com Nesbit Bob Butler Wins Scoring Battle From State https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-courier-and-press/126259977/ The Terre Haute Tribune-Star Terre Haute, Indiana October 2, 1955 49 June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com October 8 2:00 p.m. w Ball State Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN 20–13 3,714 Eggert Bill Butler Plays Ball State 19th Time; Both Hope To Stay In Loop Race https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star/126261465/ The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, Indiana October 8, 1955 19 June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com Eggert Bill Butler Rallies To Win, 20-13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star/126260527/ The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, Indiana October 9, 1955 1, section 2 June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com Eggert Bill Butler Wins, 20-13, Over Ball State (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star/126260599/ The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, Indiana October 9, 1955 4, section 2 June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com October 15 l y Saint Joseph's (IN) Rensselaer, IN 13–28 Marquette Ray Rugged Defense Is Key to St. Joe's Football Fortune https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-news/126260966/ Indianapolis News Indianapolis, Indiana October 17, 1955 18 June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com October 22 2:00 p.m. w DePauw Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN 18–7 5,269 Beal Charles A. Jr. DePauw Visits Butler https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star/126261260/ The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, Indiana October 22, 1955 23 June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com Beal Charles A. Jr. Butler Continues Grid Mastery Over DePauw https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star/126261063/ The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, Indiana October 23, 1955 1, section 4 June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com Beal Charles A. Jr. Butler Wins Again From Tigers, 18-7 (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star/126261190/ The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, Indiana October 23, 1955 2, section 4 June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com October 29 2:00 p.m. l Valparaiso Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN rivalry 14–24 6,217 Eggert Bill Bulldogs Entertain Valpo https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star/126261312/ The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, Indiana October 29, 1955 23 June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com Eggert Bill Fumble, Interception Whip Butler https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star/126261373/ The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, Indiana October 30, 1955 2, section 4 June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com November 5 2:30 p.m. l y y Wabash Ingalls Field Crawfordsville, IN 12–14 Collins Bob Butler, Wabash Vie 47th Time On Gridiron https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star/126261563/ The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, Indiana November 5, 1955 20 June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com Collins Bob Wabash Turns Back Butler, 14-12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star/126261735/ The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, Indiana November 6, 1955 2, section 4 June 11, 2023 Newspapers.com 1955 Wabash College Football Schedule https://sports.wabash.edu/sports/football/schedule/1955 Wabash College Athletics June 17, 2023 November 12 3:00 p.m. l y y Washington University Francis Field St. Louis, MO KSD-TV 20–41 Morrison Robert Siegel Still Doubtful Starter as the Bears Seek Fourth Straight https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91728145/st-louis-post-dispatch/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis, Missouri November 12, 1955 6A January 2, 2022 Newspapers.com Morrison Robert Bears Wallop Butler 41-20; Miles Scores Three Touchdowns https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91728381/st-louis-post-dispatch/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis, Missouri November 13, 1955 1D January 2, 2022 Newspapers.com Morrison Robert Bears Roll Up 41-20 Margin Over Butler For Fourth Straight (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91728500/st-louis-post-dispatch/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis, Missouri November 13, 1955 3D January 2, 2022 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1955 Butler) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/87/stats/13492 National Collegiate Athletic Association June 11, 2023 Butler Football School Records https://butlersports.com/documents/2021/7/1/2021_Fall_Football_Record_Book.pdf Butler University Indianapolis, Indiana 8 June 11, 2023 References Butler Category:Butler Bulldogs football seasons Butler Bulldogs football Category:Long stubs with short prose