1947 Portland Pilots football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1947 Portland Pilots football Independent 1–8 Hal Moe 2nd Multnomah Stadium The 1947 Portland Pilots football team was an American football team that represented the University of Portland as an independent during the 1947 college football season. In its second year under head coach Hal Moe, the team compiled a 1–8 record. The team played its home games at Multnomah Stadium in Portland, Oregon. Players included Jim Sweeney, who played as an end for Portland's freshman team in 1947.Portland Frosh Win Over OSC Rooks 6-0 Corvallis Gazette October 20, 1947 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35315930/portland_frosh_win/ Newspapers.com In the final Litkenhous Ratings released in mid-December, Portland was ranked at No. 227 out of 500 college football teams.Michigan National Champion in Final Litkenhous Ratings Times Dr. E. E. Litkenhous December 18, 1947 47 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123152970/michigan-national-champion-in-final/ Newspapers.com Schedule y y September 21 at Saint Mary's Oaks Park Oakland, CA L 13-26 15,300 Portland Holds Gaels to 26-13 Win Oakland Tribune Alan Ward September 22, 1947 10–11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23238911/portland_holds_gaels_to_2613_win/ Newspapers.com September 27 at Montana Dornblaser Field Missoula, MT L 0-21 Grizzlies Score Three Touchdowns In First Half to Win The Missoulian September 28, 1947 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28091112/grizzlies_score_three_touchdowns_in/ Newspapers.com October 5 Hawaiian All-Stars (Leialums) Multnomah Stadium Portland, OR L 6-14 7,500 Leialums Triumph Over Pilots Honolulu Star-Bulletin October 6, 1947 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28078457/leialums_triumph_over_pilots/ Newspapers.com October 11 at Nevada Mackay Stadium Reno, NV L 6-51 > 6,000 Nevada Wolves Overpower Portland For Easy 51-6 Victory Over Pilots Nevada State Journal October 12, 1947 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28078557/nevada_wolves_overpower_portland_for/ Newspapers.com October 18 at Idaho Neale Stadium Moscow, ID L 7-22 7,500 Vandals Go 99 Yards In 30 Seconds -- Win Eugene Register-Guard October 19, 1947 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28079031/vandals_go_99_yards_in_30_seconds_win/ Newspapers.com October 25 at Oregon State Bell Field Corvallis, OR L 0-40 Staters Rout Pilots, 46-0 The Statesman (Salem, Oregon) October 26, 1947 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28100710/staters_rout_pilots_460/ Newspapers.com October 31 Washington State Multnomah Stadium Portland, OR L 0-35 Washington State Scuttles Portland The Tennessean November 2, 1947 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7860396/washington_state_scuttles_portland/ November 8 vs. Montana State<ncg> Mitchell Stadium Anaconda, MT L 13-20 3,000 Bobcats Score Early To Win 20-13 The Missoulian November 9, 1947 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28090919/bobcats_score_early_to_win_2013/ Newspapers.com November 15 1947 Willamette Bearcats Willamette<hc> Multnomah Stadium Portland, OR W 27-0 Willamette Winning Streak Halted by Pilot Power, 27-0: Portland Roll To Easy Win The Statesman (Salem, Oregon) November 16, 1947 14–15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28079268/willamette_winning_streak_halted_by/ Newspapers.com References Portland Category:Portland Pilots football seasons Portland Pilots football Portland Pilots football