1950 Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties football team

American college football season February 2026 January 2025 1950 Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties football 1950 Gustavus Adolphus football team.jpg 285 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference MIAC 9–2 6–0 Lloyd Hollingsworth 6th Gene Payne MIAC champion Refrigerator Bowl L 7–13 vs. Abilene Christian The 1950 Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties football team was an American football team that represented Gustavus Adolphus College of St. Peter, Minnesota, as a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) during the 1950 college football season. In their sixth and final year under head coach Lloyd Hollingsworth, the Gusties compiled a 9–2 record (6–0 in MIAC games), won the MIAC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 284 to 73.1950 - Gustavus Adolphus (MN) David DeLassus College Football Data Warehouse July 22, 2024 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/incomplete_data/game_by_game_current.php?teamid=1336&year=1950 https://web.archive.org/web/20150918191519/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/incomplete_data/game_by_game_current.php?teamid=1336&year=1950 2015-09-18 The team won its first nine games before losing to La Crosse State in the last game of the regular season and to Abilene Christian in the Refrigerator Bowl. During the regular season, the Gusties shut out five opponents and ranked sixth nationally in total defense among small college teams, giving up only 140.2 yards per game—81.5 yards rushing and 87.7 yards passing. Schedule y y September 9 at 1961 Augustana (South Dakota) Vikings Augustana (SD)<ncg> Viking stadium Sioux Falls, SD W 25-0 Gusties Bash Vikings 25-0: Minnesota 11 Cops Sventh From Norse The Daily Argus-Leader Laurel Gray September 10, 1950 Sports 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/argus-leader-gusties-bash-vikings-25-0/151897070/ Newspapers.com September 16 at 1950 Emporia State Hornets Emporia State<ncg> Emporia, KS W 26-7 September 21 1950 Augsburg Auggies Augsburg St. Peter, MN W 33-0 Gusties Throttle Augsburg 33-0 Minneapolis Tribune September 22, 1950 23 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-gusties-throttle-augsburg-3/151895855/ Newspapers.com September 28 1950 Concordia Cobbers Concordia (MN) St. Peter, MN W 47-6 Gusties Rip Cobs 47-6; 4th in Row Minneapolis Tribune September 29, 1950 4S https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-gusties-rip-cobs-47-6-4th/151895552/ Newspapers.com October 5 at 1950 Youngstown Penguins Youngstown<ncg> Youngstown, OH W 20-14 8,059 Youngstown Eleven Drops 2d, 20 to 14 The Plain Dealer October 6, 1950 17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-youngstown-eleven-drops/151896161/ Newspapers.com October 13 at 1950 St. Thomas (Minnesota) Tommies St. Thomas (MN) O'Shaughnessy field St. Paul, MN W 34-0 9,013 Gusties Topple Tommies, 13-6 The St. Cloud Times October 14, 1950 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-cloud-times-gusties-topple-tommies/151896499/ Newspapers.com October 20 at 1950 Macalester Scots Macalester St. Paul, MN W 13-7 Gusties Rally, Tip Macs 13-7 Minneapolis Tribune October 21, 1961 2S https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-gusties-rally-tip-macs-13/151895226/ Newspapers.com October 28 at 1950 Saint John's Johnnies Saint John's (MN) Collegeville, MN W 34-0 St. John's 34-0 Loss Worst In 3 Seasons The St. Cloud Daily Times October 30, 1961 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-cloud-times-st-johns-34-0-loss-wor/151894926/ Newspapers.com November 4 1950 St. Olaf Oles St. Olaf<hc> St. Peter, MN W 53-0 6,000 Gusties Rip Oles 53-0, Gain Title Minneapolis Tribune November 5, 1961 S7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-gusties-rip-oles-53-0-gain/151894585/ Newspapers.com November 11 at La Crosse State<ncg> Memorial Field La Crosse, WI L 13-20 8,000 'TC' Defeats Gustavus For Unbeaten Season: Indians Post 20-13 Triumph Over Gusties; La Crosse Gridmen Impressive In Win; Loomis Scores Two, Races 60 Yards The La Crosse Tribune November 12, 1950 1, 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-tc-defeats-gusta/125082875/ Newspapers.com December 2 vs Abilene Christian<ncg> Reitz Bowl Evansville, IN (Refrigerator Bowl) L 7-13 7,500–8,000 Robertson Bill Abilene Eleven Is Favored In Big Bowl Game https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-press/129059029/ The Evansville Press Evansville, Indiana December 2, 1950 6 July 28, 2023 Newspapers.com Robertson Bill Abilene Captures Bowl Game, 13-7 Before 7,000 Fans https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-press/129059118/ The Sunday Courier and Press Evansville, Indiana December 3, 1950 1 July 28, 2023 Newspapers.com Robertson Bill Bowl Game (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-press/129059186/ The Sunday Courier and Press Evansville, Indiana December 3, 1950 2 July 28, 2023 Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-abilene-christian-wins-re/126150045/ Abilene Christian Wins Refrigerator Bowl Tilt in Rain AP The Tennessean Nashville, Tennessee 2-B December 3, 1950 June 9, 2023 newspapers.com Personnel Notable players Halfback Gene Payne was the team captain and ranked ninth among the nation's leading scorers with 91 points (15 touchdowns and an extra pint) in the regular season.The 1951 Gustavian, p. 153.2 Starters Ailign As Gusties Entrain St. Cloud Times November 30, 1950 29 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-cloud-times-2-starters-ailing/151899408/ Newspapers.com (Payne added another six points with a rushing touchdown in the Refrigerator Bowl.) Payne tallied 862 rushing yards on 193 carries in the regular season. Quarterback Tom Zweiner set a new school record with 64 completions in 128 attempts for 1,005 yards and 13 touchdowns. Tackle Cal Roberts was selected by the Associated Press as a first-team player on the 1950 Little All-America college football team.Roberts, Gusty Ace, Picked on Little America Minneapolis Tribune Hugh Harrison December 5, 1950 20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-roberts-gusty-ace-picked/151898098/ Newspapers.com End Haldo Norman was a unanimous selection for the 1961 All-MIAC football team. Three other Gustavus Adolphus players also received first-team honors: back Gene Payne; tackle Cal Roberts; and center Kenneth Quist.Gustavus, St. Thomas Dominate All-Conference Player Choices The St. Cloud Daily Times November 15, 1950 16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-cloud-times-gustavus-st-thomas-dom/151897639/ Newspapers.com Departure of Hollingsworth In December 1950, with the outbreak of the Korean War, coach Hollingsworth was called to active duty in the National Guard.Hollingsworth, Flefsaas Called by State Guard Minneapolis Tribune December 17, 1950 Sports 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-hollingsworth/151900795/ Newspapers.com He was replaced as head coach by his line coach Lee Krough.Lee Krough to Coach Gustie Grid The Minneapolis Star December 21, 1950 42 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-minneapolis-star-lee-krough-to-coach/151900594/ Newspapers.com Gallery References Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties football Category:Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties football seasons Category:Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football champion seasons Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties football