1955 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1955 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football Independent 8–1 David M. Nelson 5th Vincent Grande Delaware Stadium The 1955 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team was an American football team that represented the University of Delaware as an independent during the 1955 college football season. In its fifth season under head coach David M. Nelson, the team compiled an 8–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 261 to 82. Vincent Grande was the team captain.2012 Blue Hens Football Media Guide University of Delaware 2012 159 August 8, 2020 https://issuu.com/udbluehens/docs/2012footballguide October 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20221028015318/https://issuu.com/udbluehens/docs/2012footballguide dead The Blue Hens tallied 2,302 rushing yards and 730 passing yards. On defense, they held opponents to 829 rushing yards and 636 passing yards.Zaiser Sets 3-Year Record By Delaware Back in Rushing Journal-Every Evening November 26, 1955 20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-journal-zaiser-sets-3-year-reco/166714736/ Newspapers.com The team's individual leaders included: Halfback Jimmy Zaiser led the team in rushing (613 yards, 124 carries, 4.94-yard average), scoring (60 points, 10 touchdowns), and kickoff returns, and also ranked third in both passing and pass receiving. He was selected by the Associated Press (AP) as a second-team player on the 1955 Little All-America college football team.Nation's Leading Scorer Makes Little All-America Bergen Evening Record December 1, 1955 43 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88736626/nations-leading-scorer-makes-little/ Newspapers.com Quarterback Bob Hooper completed 47 of 95 passes for 665 yards, nine touchdowns, and four interceptions. He played on defense as well and led the team with three interceptions for 43 yards. He also ranked second in scoring with 43 points on four touchdowns and 19 points after touchdown. End Warren Allen was the team's leading receiver with 15 catches for 242 yards and four touchdowns. Team captain Vince Grande ranked second with 12 receptions for 187 yards. Delaware was ranked at No. 67 in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1955.OU No. 1, Maryland 4th, Says Litkenhous; WU Is 54th in U.S. List The Wichita Eagle December 18, 1955 18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-ou-no-1-maryland-4th/166292093/ Newspapers.comOklahoma Named 1955 Grid Champ The Chattanooga Times December 13, 1955 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times-oklahoma-named-1/124784181/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware. Schedule y y September 24 NTS Bainbridge Delaware Stadium Newark, DE W 46-6 6,925 Delaware Stuns Bainbridge, 46-6, in Grid Opener Bob Kelley September 26, 1955 18 Wilmington Morning News Wilmington, Del. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67903225/1955-delaware-bainbridge/ October 1 Lehigh Delaware Stadium Newark, DE (rivalry) L 13-19 5,600 Engineers Trip Hens in Thriller Bob Kelley October 3, 1955 14 Wilmington Morning News Wilmington, Del. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67904920/1955-delaware-lehigh/ October 8 at Lafayette Fisher Field Easton, PA W 14-6 5,000 Delaware Eleven Halts Unbeaten Lafayette, 14-6 Bob Kelley October 10, 1955 14 Wilmington Morning News Wilmington, Del. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67905555/1955-delaware-lafayette/ October 15 New Hampshire<hc> Delaware Stadium Newark, DE W 20-18 6,500 Hens Turn Back New Hampshire in 20-18 Duel Bob Kelley October 17, 1955 17 Wilmington Morning News Wilmington, Del. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67906727/1955-delaware-unh/ October 22 at Connecticut Delaware Stadium Newark, DE W 26-14 7,200 Comeback in Second Half Wipes Out Huskies' Lead Frank Cline October 23, 1955 sect. 4, p. 1 The Hartford Courant Hartford, Conn. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67907628/1955-delaware-uconn/ October 29 at Rutgers Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 33-7 7,000 Delaware U. Wins by 33-7 over Scarlet Jimmie Fleming October 30, 1955 1 The Sunday Times New Brunswick, N.J. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67909491/1955-delaware-rutgers/ November 5 1953 Gettysburg Bullets Gettysburg Delaware Stadium Newark, DE W 36-0 7,000 Hens Play 'Best Game' in Big Win Izzy Katzman Izzy Katzman November 7, 1955 28 Journal-Every Evening Wilmington, Del. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67910857/1955-delaware-gettysburg/ November 12 at Temple Temple Stadium Philadelphia, PA W 46-0 5,000 Delaware Routs Temple; Hooper Passes for Four Scores John Webster November 13, 1955 S1 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67911994/1955-delaware-temple/ November 19 at Bucknell Memorial Stadium Lewisburg, PA W 27-12 2,175 Nelson Calls '55 Hen Club His Best Yet Izzy Katzman Izzy Katzman November 21, 1955 33 Journal-Every Evening Wilmington, Del. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67912103/1955-bucknell-delaware/ Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1955 Delaware) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/180/stats/13492 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 15, 2024 References Delaware Category:Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football seasons Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football