1952 George Washington Colonials football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1952 George Washington Colonials football Southern Conference SoCon 6–2–1 5–1–1 Bo Sherman 1st Griffith Stadium The 1952 George Washington Colonials football team was an American football team that represented George Washington University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1952 college football season. In its first season under head coach Bo Sherman, the team compiled a 6–2–1 record (5–1–1 in conference games) and outscored its opponents by a total of 188 to 149.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/george-washington/1952-schedule.html 1952 George Washington Colonials Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 3, 2019 It was the school's best win-loss record since 1936.Victory Caps Big Year for GW The Evening Star George Huber November 24, 1952 C2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-star-victory-caps-big-year-for-g/165450625/ Newspapers.com Sherman was hired as the team's head coach in June 1952. He announced at the time that he change the program's offense from the single-wing formation to a split-T.Bo Sherman, Rowland's Aide, Named New Football Coach at GW: Signs On-Year Contract, Plans to Keep New Split-T Evening Star George Huber June 4, 1952 1C https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-star-bo-sherman-rowlands-aide/165449720/ Newspapers.com Schedule 1952 AP September 27 w y NC State Riddick Stadium Raleigh, NC 39–0 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69893338/colonials-wallop-pack-in-opening-game/ The News and Observer Colonials wallop Pack in opening game, 39-0 September 28, 1952 February 10, 2021 Newspapers.com October 4 w Washington and Lee George Washington HS Stadium Alexandria, VA 33-28 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69894076/colonials-rally-in-2d-half-to-trim/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Colonials rally in 2d half to trim Generals, 33 to 28 October 5, 1952 February 10, 2021 Newspapers.com October 11 l y y Virginia 15 Scott Stadium Charlottesville, VA 0–50 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69894586/virginia-50-gwu-0-u-va-roars-to/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Virginia 50; GWU 0 - U. Va. roars to 34-point lead at half October 12, 1952 February 10, 2021 Newspapers.com October 18 w y VPI Miles Stadium Blacksburg, VA 6–0 11,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69894826/gw-takes-60-win-on-early-payoff-march/ Daily Press GW takes 6–0 win on early payoff march October 19, 1952 February 10, 2021 Newspapers.com October 24 Friday t VMI Griffith Stadium Washington, DC 20–20 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69895599/chumbleys-45-yard-run-enables-vmi-to/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Chumbley's 45-yard run enables VMI to tie Colonials, 20–20 October 26, 1952 February 9, 2021 Newspapers.com November 1 l y West Virginia Mountaineer Field Morgantown, WV 0–24 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69895871/west-virginia-bags-fourth-win-240/ Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph West Virginia bags fourth win, 24–0 November 2, 1952 February 10, 2021 Newspapers.com November 7 Friday w y Bucknell Griffith Stadium Washington, DC 21–7 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67592375/1952-bucknell-gwu/ The York Dispatch Bucknell is upset by G. Washington November 8, 1952 February 10, 2021 Newspapers.com November 14 Friday w Davidson Griffith Stadium Washington, DC 40–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69896700/colonials-rap-davidson-wildcats-by-40/ The Charlotte Observer Colonials rap Davidson Wildcats by 40 and 13 November 15, 1952 February 10, 2021 Newspapers.com November 22 w y Richmond City Stadium Richmond, VA 29–7 3,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69896911/george-washington-powers-way-to-easy/ Daily Press George Washington powers way to easy 29–7 victory over Richmond November 23, 1952 February 10, 2021 Newspapers.com Players Little Bino Barreira, right halfback, 155 pounds Jack Baumgartner, quarterback, senior, completed 9 of 14 passes for 189 yards Len Ciemniecki, left halfback, freshman, 185 pounds, Elizabeth, NJCiemniecki 'Freshman of Week' For Sparking GW to Victory The Evening Star October 1, 1952 C2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-star-ciemniecki-freshman-of-wee/165451309/ Newspapers.com Frank Continetti, defensive line Norb "Dutch" Danz, fullback Jim England, end Tom Flyzik, tackleCiemniecki and Flyzik Expect to See Action For GWU Against VPI The Evening Star October 15, 1952 A20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-star-ciemniecki-and-flyzik-expec/165451505/ Newspapers.com Ray Fox, T quarterback Don Greene Bob Gutt, defensive line Cecil Perkins, end Skinny Safter, freshman George Semkew, defensive line Bob Sturm, safety, Muskogee, OKBob Sturm Stars Muskogee Daily Phoenix October 9, 1952 15 https://www.newspapers.com/article/muskogee-daily-phoenix-and-times-democra/165452042/ Newspapers.com References George Washington Category:George Washington Colonials football seasons George Washington Colonials football