1963 Washington Huskies football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1963 Washington Huskies football Athletic Association of Western Universities AAWU 15 6–5 4–1 Jim Owens 7th Dave Kopay John Stupey University of Washington Stadium AAWU champion Rose Bowl L 7–17 vs. Illinois The 1963 Washington Huskies football team was an American football team that represented the University of Washington during the 1963 NCAA University Division football season. Under seventh-year head coach Jim Owens, the team lost their first three games, compiled a 6–4 record in the regular season, and won the Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU, a.k.a. "Big Six") at 4–1.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=HM8zAAAAIBAJ&sjid=avcDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5508%2C126455 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Huskies skirt Cougar ends on way to Rose Bowl spot December 2, 1963 20 On New Year's Day at the Rose Bowl, the Huskies led early but lost 17–7 to third-ranked Illinois.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=N88zAAAAIBAJ&sjid=avcDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6912%2C7892454 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Associated Press "Unwanted" Huskies ready for clash with Illini December 31, 1963 10https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=TrBYAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZfcDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5247%2C280707 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Associated Press Sophomore sparks 3rd Illini victory January 2, 1964 14 It was the third Rose Bowl for Washington under Owens and their first loss; they had won consecutive games in January 1960 and 1961. The Huskies did not return to Pasadena for fourteen years, a victory in January 1978 in head coach Don James' third season. Halfback Dave Kopay and center John Stupey were the team captains. In its eleven games, Washington outscored its opponents 183 to 141. Schedule 1963 AP September 21 l y y 10 Air Force Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO 7–10 23,542 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-air-force-falcons-upse/189674417/ The Tampa Tribune Air Force Falcons upset Washington September 22, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com September 28 l y y Pittsburgh 10 Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 6–13 37,136 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-new-look-pitt-ni/189674599/ The Cincinnati Enquirer New look Pitt nips Huskies September 29, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 5 l y Iowa University of Washington Stadium Seattle, WA 7–17 55,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-iowa-hits-late-to-nip-huskie/189674725/ Tulsa World Iowa hits late to nip Huskies October 6, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 12 w y Oregon State University of Washington Stadium Seattle, WA 34–7 53,700 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tri-city-herald-washington-rips-oregon-s/189674838/ Tri-City Herald Washington rips Oregon State, 34–7 October 13, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 19 w Stanford University of Washington Stadium Seattle, WA 19–11 54,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-uw-defeats-stanford-19/189674952/ The News Tribune UW defeats Stanford 19–11 October 20, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 26 w y y Oregon Multnomah Stadium Portland rivalry 26–19 35,690 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DxlWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BeMDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6215%2C4430477 The Eugene Register-Guard Uhrhammer Jerry Game almost had a storybook climax September 22, 1963 3B November 2 w USC University of Washington Stadium Seattle, WA 22–7 55,800 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-stubborn-huskies-sur/189675128/ The Sacramento Bee Stubborn Huskies s\urprise Trojans 22–7 November 3, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com November 9 w y California California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA 39–26 37,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bellingham-herald-huskies-smell-rose/189675227/ The Bellingham Herald Huskies smell Roses as they whomp Cal 39–26 November 10, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com November 16 l y UCLA Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 0–14 30,398 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-bruins-rip-bowl-ben/189675334/ The Spokesman-Review Bruins rip Bowl-bent UW by 14–0 November 17, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com November 30 w Washington State University of Washington Stadium Seattle, WA Apple Cup 16–0 56,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-uw-selected-for-rose-bo/189675470/ The News Tribune UW selected for Rose Bowl December 1, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com January 1, 1964, 1964 l y y Illinois 3 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA Rose Bowl 7–17 96,957 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-illini-whips-huskies/189675568/ The Arizona Daily Star Illini whips Huskies, 17–7 January 2, 1964 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1963 Washington) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/215581 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics January 24, 2025 The final regular season game (Apple Cup) was postponed a week following the assassination of President Kennedy.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3bZWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GukDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6723%2C2842262 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Associated Press Reichler Joe National athletic activities halted as saddened citizens mourn death November 24, 1963 1, sportshttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3bZWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GukDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6452%2C2840009 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Missildine Harry Big Six presidents commended for action November 24, 1963 1, sportshttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=x95YAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ePcDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7030%2C7294943 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington "Day of Decision" arrives for Big Six November 29, 1963 11 All-Coast 1963 All-Pacific Coast football team Professional football draft selections Two University of Washington Huskies were selected in the 1964 NFL draft, which lasted 20 rounds with 280 selections.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1964.htm 1964 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com October 17, 2019 One Husky was selected in the 1964 AFL draft, which lasted 26 rounds with 208 selections.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1964_AFL/draft.htm 1964 AFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com October 17, 2019 = Husky Hall of Famehttps://static.gohuskies.com/custompages/halloffame/listbysport.html The Husky Hall of Fame gohuskies.com October 8, 2019 September 18, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190918195632/https://static.gohuskies.com/custompages/halloffame/listbysport.html dead League Player Position Round Pick Franchise NFL Jake Kupp Guard 9 4 Dallas Cowboys NFL Rick Sortun Guard 12 10 St. Louis Cardinals AFL Jerry Knoll Tackle 18 2 Kansas City Chiefs References Washington Category:Washington Huskies football seasons 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