1961 Washington and Lee Generals football team

American college football season February 2026 July 2024 1961 Washington and Lee Generals football Independent 9–0 Lee McLaughlin 5th Barton Dick Ned Hobbs Wilson Field The 1961 Washington and Lee Generals football team was an American football team that represented the Washington and Lee University as an independent during the 1961 college football season. In their fifth year under head coach Lee McLaughlin, the Generals compiled a perfect 9–0 record, held seven opponents to fewer than seven points, and outscored all opponents by a total of 297 to 44.1961 Football Schedule Washington and Lee Generals Athletics February 9, 2024 https://generalssports.com/sports/football/schedule/1961 It was their first perfect season since the 1914 team went 9–0.What Made Generals Tick The Richmond News-Leader November 30, 1961 61 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-richmond-news-leader-what-made-gener/140585976/ Newspapers.com At the end of the season, the team received the Timmie Trophy as the outstanding small college football team in the country. The team was inducted in 2008 into the Washington and Lee Hall of Fame.1961 Football Team Washington and Lee Generals Athletics February 9, 2024 https://generalssports.com/honors/hall-of-fame/1961-football-team/54 In November 1961, Sports Illustrated published a profile on the team, noting: "At Washington and Lee football is strictly amateur. No athletic scholarships are given, nor have any been given for the past seven years, a decision which at the time it was taken brought screams of protest from ardent alumni. But this year's team, made up purely of students who play football rather than football players who study, is proving that winning football on an unsubsidized basis can be as much fun to play and as exciting to watch as any football anywhere."A Sport for Gentlemen: At Washington and Lee University, Deep in the Heart of the Confederacy, Football Is a Winning Game Even Though It Is Played Purely for Fun Sports Illustrated James Drake November 6, 1961 https://vault.si.com/vault/1961/11/06/a-sport-for-gentlemen The team was led on defense by linebacker Terry Fohs. Fohs received second-team honors on the 1961 Little All-America college football team.Annual Little All-Americans -- Small College Stars Selected The Shreveport Journal Harold Claassen December 6, 1961 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88758261/annual-little-all-americans-small/ Newspapers.com On offense, Charlie Gummey and Doug Martin led the team in scoring with 54 points each.Earl Stoudt No 1 Scorer In State College Football The Register (Danville, VA) November 28, 1961 4B https://www.newspapers.com/article/danville-register-and-bee-earl-stoudt/140586311/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Wilson Field in Lexington, Virginia. Schedule y y September 23 1961 Hampden–Sydney Tigers Hampden–Sydney Wilson Field Lexington, VA W 7-6 3,000 W&L Scrambles from Behind to Win, 7-6 Staunton News-Leader September 24, 1961 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-leader-wl-scrambles-from/140586774/ Newspapers.com October 7 at 1961 Franklin & Marshall Diplomats Franklin & Marshall Lancaster, PA W 40-0 3,000 W&L Routs F&M 40-0 The Sunday News (Lancaster, PA) George Kirchner October 8, 1961 42, 44 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sunday-news-wl-routs-fm-40-0/140592279/ Newspapers.com October 14 1961 Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets Randolph–Macon<hc> Wilson Field Lexington, VA W 43-0 3,000–3,500 Generals Scuttle R-M At Homecoming, 43-0 The News (Lynchburg, VA) Bill Beck October 15, 1961 B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-advance-generals-scuttle-r/140591706/ Newspapers.com October 21 at 1961 Johns Hopkins Blue Jays Johns Hopkins Homewood Field Baltimore, MD W 38-6 137 W. & L. Takes Advantage Of Poor Kicking To Whip Hopkins, 38-6 The Baltimore Sun Alan Goldstein October 22, 1961 6D https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-w-l-takes-advantag/140591347/ Newspapers.com October 28 1961 Emory and Henry Wasps Emory and Henry Lexington, VA W 27-6 4,500–6,000 Washington and Lee Defeats Wasps, 27-6 Staunton News-Leader October 29, 1961 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-leader-washington-and-lee/140588637/ Newspapers.com November 4 at 1961 Centre Colonels Centre Farris Stadium Danville, KY W 53-0 2,000 Undefeated W&L Runs Strea To 15 As Centre Falls Kentucky Advocate Jim Perkins November 5, 1961 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-advocate-messenger-undefeated-wl-ru/140587211/ Newspapers.com November 11 at Sewanee Hardee Field Sewanee, TN W 26-6 2,500 Generals Stop Sewanee for 11th In Row The Nashville Tennessean Tom Powell November 12, 1961 4D https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-generals-stop-sewanee-for/140589831/ Newspapers.com November 18 1961 Frederick Lions Frederick Wilson Field Lexington, VA w 30-0 2,500 Generals Keep Rolling, Blast Frederick, 30-0; Unbeaten Skein Now 18 Daily Press Charles Via November 19, 1961 4C https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press-generals-keep-rolling-blast/140589427/ Newspapers.com November 23 at 1961 Washington University Bears Washington University Francis Field St. Louis, MO W 33-20 2,500 Generals Rally To Defeat W.U. St. Louis Globe-Democrat November 24, 1961 2B https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-globe-democrat-generals-rally/140585303/ Newspapers.comGenerals Nip Bears To Finish Unbeaten Daily Press November 24, 1961 36 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press-generals-nip-bears-to-finish/140585633/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics https://stats.ncaa.org/team/752/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association February 9, 2024 References Washington and Lee Category:Washington and Lee Generals football seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Washington and Lee Generals football