1961 Westminster Parsons football team

American college football season January 2025 1961 Westminster Parsons football Independent 7–1–1 Bob Lee 3rd The 1961 Westminster Parsons football team was an American football team that represented Westminster University of Salt Lake City as an independent member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics during the 1961 college football season. In their third season under head coach Bob Lee, the Griffins compiled a 7–1–1 record. After losing the season opener to Oregon Tech, the Parsons were undefeated in the remaining eight games. Halfback Ron Hauser won All-American honors,Kadleck's Corner Deseret News and Telgram Dave Kadleck November 21, 1961 4B https://www.newspapers.com/article/deseret-news-kadlecks-corner/151577788/ Newspapers.com leading his region with a total of 943 rushing yards on 139 carries, averaging 105 yards per game. He also led NAIA District Seven with 48 points scored. Ron Nay ranked fourth nationally among NAIA players in punting, averaging 43.2 yards per punt.Parson's Hauser, Nay Pace District Gridders Deseret News and Telegram November 29, 1961 4B https://www.newspapers.com/article/deseret-news-parsons-hauser-nay-pace-d/151578512/ Newspapers.com Schedule y y September 16 at Oregon Tech Modoc Field Klamath Falls, OR L 6-12 OTI Owls Top Westminster In 12-6 'Squeaker' Herald and News September 17, 1961 7A https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-and-news-oti-owls-top-westminster/151097914/ Newspapers.com September 23 1961 Eastern Montana Yellowjackets Eastern Montana Dane Hansen Field Salt Lake City, UT W 20-6 Parsons Host Montana Foe Deseret News and Telegram Dave Kadleck September 22, 1961 B9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/deseret-news-parsons-host-montana-foe/151581651/ Newspapers.comWestminster Blasts E. Montana By 20-6 Deseret News and Telegram Dave Kadleck September 25, 1961 4B https://www.newspapers.com/article/deseret-news-westminster-blasts-e-monta/151579571/ Newspapers.com September 30 at College of Idaho Caldwell, ID W 13-7 250 Sophomore Back Leads Westminster To Surprise Win Over Coyotes, 13-7 The Idaho Statesman October 1, 1961 Sports 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-sophomore-back-leads/151575892/ Newspapers.com October 7 Colorado College Dane Hansen Field Salt Lake City, UT T 6-6 Westminster Linemen Sparkle As Parsons Tie Colorado, 6-6 Deseret News Dave Kadleck October 9, 1961 6B https://www.newspapers.com/article/deseret-news-westminster-linemen-sparkle/151320018/ Newspapers.com October 14 at Colorado Mines Golden, CO W 6-0 Parsons 'Kick' Way To Victory Deseret News Dave Kadleck October 16, 1961 6B https://www.newspapers.com/article/deseret-news-parsons-kick-way-to-victo/151579876/ Newspapers.com October 28 La Verne Dane Hansen Field Salt Lake City, UT W 25-13 Parsons Upset LaVerne Deseret News and Telegram Dave Kadleck October 30, 1961 B7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/deseret-news-parsons-upset-laverne/151578963/ Newspapers.com November 4 1961 Dixie (Utah) Rebels Dixie (UT) Dane Hansen Field Salt Lake City, UT W 27-0 Parsons Paste 27-0 Loss on Dixie The Salt Lake Tribune November 5, 1961 B15 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-parsons/151572589/ Newspapers.com November 11 at 1961 Carroll Fighting Saints Carroll (MT) Vigilante Stadium Helena, MT W 21-17 Westminster Beats Carroll The Independent Record November 12, 1961 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent-record-westminster-beats/151579262/ Newspapers.com November 17 at 1961 Weber Wildcats Weber Weber Stadium Ogden, UT W 51-7 Parsons Whip Cats In Season's Finale The Ogden Standard-Examiner November 18, 1961 6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ogden-standard-examiner-parsons-whip/151571824/ Newspapers.com References Westminster Category:Westminster Parsons football Westminster Parsons football