1949 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1949 Minnesota Golden Gophers football Big Nine Conference Big Nine 8 7–2 4–2 Bernie Bierman 15th Bud Grant John Lundin Howard Brennan Clayton Tonnemaker Memorial Stadium The 1949 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1949 Big Nine Conference football season. In their 15th year under head coach Bernie Bierman, the Golden Gophers compiled a 7–2 record and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 231 to 80.1949 Minnesota Golden Gophers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 1, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/minnesota/1949-schedule.html Tackle Leo Nomellini was named an All-American by Walter Camp Football Foundation, Associated Press (AP), Look Magazine, and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Center Clayton Tonnemaker was named an All-American by Walter Camp Football Foundation, AP, Collier's/Grantland Rice, Look Magazine, Football Writers Association of America and the AFCA. Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 179 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf6/80499.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 March 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Nomellini, Tonnemaker and end Bud Grant were named All-Big Ten first team. Guard John Lundin was named All-Big Ten second team.The Coshocton, Ohio Tribune, Wednesday Evening, November 30, 1949, page 19. Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 180 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf6/80499.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 March 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Bud Grant, end, and John Lundin, guard, were awarded the Team MVP Awards.The Sheboygan (Wis.) Press, Monday, December 12, 1949, page 18.Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, December 12, 1949, page 6. Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 181 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf6/80499.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 March 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Total attendance for the season was 305,200, which averaged to 61,040. The season high for attendance was against Wisconsin. Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 160 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf3/80498.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 August 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Schedule 1949 AP September 24 w y Washington Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 48–20 55,256 October 1 w y y Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE rivalry 28–6 34,000 October 8 w 5 Northwestern 20 Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 21–7 63,063 October 15 w y 5 Ohio State 11 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 27–0 82,111 October 22 l y 3 Michigan 12 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI Little Brown Jug 7–14 97,239 October 29 l y 7 Purdue Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 7–13 61,154 November 5 w Iowa 15 Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN rivalry 55–7 62,089 November 12 w y 9 Pittsburgh Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 24–7 42,515 Charles Johnson Minnesota Beats Scrappy Pitt 24–7 Minneapolis Sunday Tribune November 13, 1949 Sports-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-minnesota-beats-scrappy-pit/147325664/ Newspapers.com November 19 w 8 Wisconsin Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN rivalry 14–6 63,139 Rankings 1949 college football rankings AP 1 9 5 (2) 5 (6) 3 (8) 7 NR 9 8 8 8 Roster Dick Anonsen, QB Jim Malosky, QB Billy Bye, LHB Dick Gregory, LHB George Hudak, LHB Ralph McAlister, RHB Dale Warner, RHB Dick Moy, RHB Frank Kuzma, FB Ken Beiersdorf, FB Bud Grant, E Gordy Soltau, E Clayton Tonnemaker, C Jerry Ekberg, T Leo Nomellini, T/G Gene Fritz, G Johnny Lundin, GBob Hefty, United Press, Logansport Pharos Tribune (Logansport, Indiana) September 15, 1949, page 16. Cal Stoll, E Russell James Reed, G After the season The following Golden Gophers were selected in the 1950 NFL draft after the season.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1950/draft.htm 1950 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football Reference February 24, 2024 Minnesota Golden Gophers 2 Round Pick Player Position NFL team 14Clayton TonnemakerCenterGreen Bay Packers111Leo NomelliniDefensive tackleSan Francisco 49ers114Bud GrantEndPhiladelphia Eagles330Gordy SoltauEndGreen Bay Packers670Floyd JaszewskiTackleDetroit Lions896Ralph McAlisterBackDetroit Lions10121Bob MealeyTackleGreen Bay Packers14176Gene FritzTackleNew York Giants16199Frank KuzmaBackGreen Bay Packers19244Billy ByeBackChicago Bears25319Ken BeiersdorfBackNew York Giants29370Johnny LundinGuardWashington Redskins30388Allen MarkertTackleChicago Bears References Minnesota Category:Minnesota Golden Gophers football seasons Minnesota Golden Gophers football