1937 Princeton Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 December 2025 1937 Princeton Tigers football Independent 4–4 Fritz Crisler 6th Charlie Toll Palmer Stadium The 1937 Princeton Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Princeton University as an independent during the 1937 college football season. In its sixth and final season under head coach Fritz Crisler, the team compiled a 4–4 record and was outscored by a total of 126 to 96.1937 Princeton Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football April 9, 2020 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/princeton/1937-schedule.html2008 Princeton Tigers Football Media Guide Princeton University 127 https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/princeton.sidearmsports.com/documents/2008/8/7/135152.pdf April 9, 2020 The team played its home games at Palmer Stadium in Princeton, New Jersey. Tackle Charlie Toll was the team captain. Halfback Jack H. White received the John Prentiss Poe Cup, the team's highest award.Jack White Awarded Poe Trophy The Baltimore Sun December 1, 1937 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48332683/jack-white-awarded-poe-trophy/ Newspapers.com No Princeton players were selected by the Associated Press to the 1937 All-Eastern college football team.All-Eastern Football Team Chosen By Associated Press The Baltimore Sun December 1, 1937 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48332890/all-eastern-football-team-chosen-by/ Newspapers.com On February 9, 1938, Crisler announced his resignation at Princeton in order to assume the head coaching position at the University of Michigan.Crisler Named Michigan Football Coach Chicago Tribune February 10, 1938 2-1 http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1938/02/10/page/17/article/crisler-named-michigan-football-coachPost at Michigan Taken by Crisler: Coach of 2 Unbeaten Teams in 6 Years at Princeton Will Succeed Kipke The New York Times Allison Danzig February 10, 1939 https://www.nytimes.com/1938/02/10/archives/post-at-michigan-taken-by-crisler-coach-of-2-unbeaten-elevens-in-6.html subscription Schedule y y AP 1937 October 2 Virginia Palmer Stadium Princeton, NJ W 26-0 15,000 Princeton Opens Campaign With Easy 26 to 0 Triumph Over Virginia Eleven: White Paces Tigers With Two Touchdowns The Sunday Times, New Brunswick, N.J. October 3, 1937 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48338365/princeton-opens-campaign-with-easy-26/ Newspapers.com October 9 Cornell Palmer Stadium Princeton, NJ L 7-20 45,000 Cornell Comes From Behind to Upset Princeton, 20-7: Tiger Eleven Yields After Leading, 7 to 6 The Sunday Times, New Brunswick, N.J. Gregory Hewlett October 10, 1937 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48337981/cornell-comes-from-behind-to-upset/ Newspapers.com October 16 at Chicago Stagg Field Chicago, IL W 16-7 20,000 Princeton Rallies in Second Half to Beat Chicago, 16 to 7 Chicago Tribune Arch Ward October 17, 1937 II-1, II-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48337577/princeton-rallies-in-second-half-to/ Newspapers.com October 23 Rutgers Palmer Stadium Princeton, NJ (rivalry) W 6-0 35,000 Princeton Wins From Rutgers By Lone Touchdown The Sunday Times, New Brunswick, N.J. October 24, 1937 1, 28 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48337275/princeton-wins-from-rutgers-by-lone/ Newspapers.com October 30 Harvard Palmer Stadium Princeton, NJ (rivalry) L 6-34 48,000 Harvard Runs Wild to Rout Tigers, 34-6 The Sunday Times, New Brunswick, N.J. October 31, 1937 29 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48336925/harvard-runs-wild-to-rout-tigers-34-6/ Newspapers.com November 6 No. 9 Dartmouth Palmer Stadium Princeton, NJ L 9-33 38,000 Dartmouth Ruins Tiger Team, 33 To 9 The Hartford Courant November 7, 1937 IV-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48335754/dartmouth-ruins-tiger-team-33-to-9/ Newspapers.com November 13 at No. 6 Yale Yale Bowl New Haven, CT (rivalry) L 0-26 40,000 Clint Frank's Brilliant Running Leads Yale To 26-0 Triumph Over Princeton: Spectacular Eli Captain Scores Four Touchdowns The Harford Courant November 14, 1937 14C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48334408/clint-franks-brilliant-running-leads/ Newspapers.com November 20 Navy Palmer Stadium Princeton, NJ W 26-6 48,000 Princeton Closes Season With Surprise 26 to 6 Victory Over Favored Navy Eleven: Inspired Tigers Rout Foe in Second Half The Sunday Times (New Brunswick, NJ) November 21, 1937 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48334026/princeton-closes-season-with-surprise/ Newspapers.com References Princeton Category:Princeton Tigers football seasons Princeton Tigers football