1927 Oklahoma City Goldbugs football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1927 Oklahoma City Goldbugs football Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference OIC 8–1–2 5–1–2 Pappy Waldorf 3rd Bill Moore OIC co-champion The 1927 Oklahoma City Goldbugs football team was an American football team that represented Oklahoma City University during the 1927 college football season as a member of the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference (OIC). In Pappy Waldorf's, third and final season as head coach, the team compiled an 8–1–2 record (5–1–2 against conference opponents), shared the OIC title with 1927 Oklahoma Baptist Bison Oklahoma Baptist, and outscored all opponents by a total of 162 to 43. Conference Race Results in Draw https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51869604/the-southwestern/ The Southwestern Weatherford, Oklahoma November 29, 1927 2 May 22, 2020 Newspapers.com Waldorf Predicts a Championship The Campus January 2, 1928 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51912417/waldorf-predicts-a-championship/ Newspapers.com The Goldbugs had an opportunity to secure the conference title in the final game of the season, but played a scoreless tie against Oklahoma Baptist on December 3. Fullback Bill Moore was the team captain. Moore and center Ray Allen both received first-team honors on the Daily Oklahoman's All-Oklahoma first team. Quarterback Perk Whitman and end Jack Alexander were named to the second team.Four University Players Land Berths On All-State The Campus December 5, 1927 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51905927/four-university-players-land-berths-on/ Newspapers.com Freshman halfback Ace Gutowsky went on to play eight seasons in the National Football League and set the league's career rushing record.Gutowsky Sets Pro Grid Mark Los Angeles Times October 25, 1939 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14732776/gutowsky_sets_pro_grid_mark/ Newspapers.comPro Football Mark Broken by Gutowsky; Dodger Back's All-Time Total of 3,399 Yards Tops League The New York Times October 26, 1939 https://www.nytimes.com/1939/10/26/archives/pro-football-mark-broken-by-gutowsky-dodger-backs-alltime-total-of.html Grady Skillern was an assistant coach in charge of the backfield.Gridiron Candidates Hustling For First Game of Season The Campus September 9, 1927 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51908551/gridiron-candidates-hustling-for-first/ Newspapers.com Waldorf, who also served as Oklahoma City's athletic director and track coach, left the school after the 1927 season to accept an assistant coaching position at the University of Kansas.Name K.U. Coaches The Kansas City Times January 24, 1928 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51914401/name-k-u-coaches/ Newspapers.com He went on to coach at several other schools and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1966.Lynn "Pappy" Waldof National Football Foundation May 21, 2020 https://footballfoundation.org/hof_search.aspx?hof=1517 Schedule September 24 3:00 p.m. w y 1927 Cameron Aggies Cameron University Field Oklahoma City, OK 19–0 Bugs Battle Cameron In Grid Opener https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51872444/the-oklahoma-news/ The Oklahoma News Oklahoma City, Oklahoma October 8, 1927 7 May 22, 2020 Newspapers.com Goldbugs Win Over Cameron Aggies, 19-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51872503/the-daily-oklahoman/ The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma September 25, 1927 41 May 22, 2020 Newspapers.com September 30 t 1927 Central State Teachers Bronchos Central State Teachers State Fairgrounds Oklahoma City, OK 7–7 Bronchos Save Skins By Late Line Assault https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51873140/the-daily-oklahoman/ The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma October 1, 1927 9 May 22, 2020 Newspapers.com October 7 w y y 1927 Austin Kangaroos Austin Sherman, TX 13–6 Victorious Goldbugs Look Forward To Phillips Tilt https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51870239/the-oklahoma-news/ The Oklahoma News Oklahoma City, Oklahoma October 8, 1927 7 May 22, 2020 Newspapers.com "Goldbugs Win First Foreign Foreign Grid Battle" & "Bronchos, Goldbugs Again in Deadlock" The Campus October 10, 1927 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51905094/two-articles-about-the-oklahoma-city-v/ Newspapers.com October 14 w y 1927 Phillips Haymakers Phillips Enid, OK 9–7 Oklahoma City University Trumps Over Phillips https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51870537/the-daily-oklahoman/ The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma October 15, 1927 11 May 22, 2020 Newspapers.com Goldbugs Topple Phillips From Conference Lead: Captain Bill Moore Scores All Points The Campus October 17, 1927 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51909934/goldbugs-topple-phillips-from/ Newspapers.com October 22 w y Haskell<hc> Western League Park Oklahoma City, OK 7–0 > 3,000 Goldbugs Halt Haskell's Streak https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51869131/the-daily-oklahoman/ The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma October 23, 1927 22 May 22, 2020 Newspapers.com Waldorfmen Humble Haskell Indians By 7-0 Score: Captain Moore Again High Scorer The Campus October 24, 1927 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51910244/waldorfmen-humble-haskell-indians-by/ Newspapers.com October 29 w 1927 Northeastern State Redmen Northeastern State Oklahoma City, OK 15–3 Goldbugs Win Fifth Straight Defeat Northwestern By 15-3: Perk Whitman Star in Saturday's Game The Campus October 31, 1927 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51905291/goldbugs-win-fifth-straight-defeat/ Newspapers.com November 5 l y Tulsa McNulty Park Tulsa, OK 0–7 3,500 Saulsberry Charles W. Hurricane of Tulsa Blows goldbug Hope https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51869365/the-daily-oklahoman/ The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma November 6, 1927 23 May 22, 2020 Newspapers.com Goldbugs Lose Hard-Fought Contest To Tulsa Hurricane: Last Period Counter Spells City's Defeat The Campus November 7, 1927 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51910933/goldbugs-lose-hard-fought-contest-to/ Newspapers.com November 11 w y 1927 Southeastern Oklahoma State Savages Southeastern Oklahoma State Durant, OK 18–7 Goldbugs Wallop Durant Teachers https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51869769/blackwell-journal-tribune/ Blackwell Journal-Tribune Blackwell, Oklahoma Associated Press November 12, 1927 3 May 22, 2020 Newspapers.com Goldbugs Massacre Southeastern Eleven: Six Touchdowns and a Place Kicker Garner a 42-6 Score The Campus November 14, 1927 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51903228/goldbugs-massacre-southeastern-eleven/ Newspapers.com November 17 w 1927 Southwestern State Bulldogs Southwestern State Oklahoma City, OK 32–0 Goldbugs Vanquish Southwestern 32-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51871566/the-southwestern/ The Southwestern Weatherford, Oklahoma November 22, 1927 3 May 22, 2020 Newspapers.com November 24 w y 1927 Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers Northwestern Oklahoma State Alva, OK 42–6 Goldbugs Defeat Alva Rangers https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51869991/blackwell-journal-tribune/ Blackwell Journal-Tribune Blackwell, Oklahoma Associated Press November 25, 1927 10 May 22, 2020 Newspapers.com December 3 t 1927 Oklahoma Baptist Bison Oklahoma Baptist Western League Park Oklahoma City, OK 0–0 Goldbugs and Bisons In Scoreless Tie https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51872116/blackwell-journal-tribune/ Blackwell Journal-Tribune Blackwell, Oklahoma Associated Press December 4, 1927 7 May 22, 2020 Newspapers.com State Gridiron Championship Remains Undecided: City Eleven Gets Better Of Feature Punting Duel The Campus December 5, 1927 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51903539/state-gridiron-championship-remains/ Newspapers.com Roster Jack Alexander, end Roy Allen, center, 145 pounds Bill Doenges, guard/quarterback and president of the junior class,Oswald Doenges Is Senior President The Campus October 10, 1927 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51909686/oswald-doenges-is-senior-president/ 165 pounds Os Doenges, tackle and president of the senior class, 170 pounds Eaton, end, 167 pounds Ace Gutowsky, halfback, 169 pounds Hal Hilpirt, guard, 167 pounds Bill Moore, fullback and captain, 170 pounds Perry, end, 168 pounds Sadler, tackle/guard, 180 pounds Watson, tackle, 189 pounds Chuck Wheatley, halfback, 156 pounds "Perk" Whitman, quarterback, 136 pounds The team's players had an average weight of 165 pounds.Friday's Probable Lineup The Campus September 30, 1927 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51909201/fridays-probable-lineup/ Newspapers.com Senior Catherine Schumaker, president of the school's pep council, was voted by the members of the team as the "Football Queen" for 1927.Catherine Schumaker Is Football Queen: Entire Squad of Gridmen Vote The Campus October 24, 1927 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51910632/football-queen/ Newspapers.com Gallery of players References Oklahoma City Category:Oklahoma City Chiefs football seasons Category:Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference (1914–1928) football champion seasons Oklahoma City Goldbugs football