1943 Saint Mary's Gaels football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1943 Saint Mary's Gaels football Independent 2–5 James Phelan 2nd Kezar Stadium The 1943 Saint Mary's Gaels football team was an American football team that represented Saint Mary's College of California during the 1943 college football season. In their second season under head coach James Phelan, the Gaels compiled a 2–5 record and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 126 to 93.1943 Saint Mary's (CA) Gaels Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 25, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/saint-marys-ca/1943-schedule.html The team was led on offense by Herman Wedemeyer, who was selected as a first-team halfback on the 1943 All-Pacific Coast football team.United Press College All-Coast Nevada State Journal December 5, 1943 30 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/917395/allcoast/ In 1979, Wedemeyer was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.Five-O's Wedey still gathering fame -- Football Hall of Fame The Honolulu Advertiser Dick Fishback January 28, 1979 G3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23208948/fiveos_wedey_still_gathering_fame/ Newspapers.com In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Saint Mary's ranked 97th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 67.2.Litkenhous E. E. Edward E. Litkenhous Litkenhouse Selects U. S. Grid Leaders https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/122968858/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah December 17, 1943 18 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com Schedule y y September 25 at California California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA L 12-27 35,000 Wedemeyer, Hawaiian Halfback of Gaels Gives Bears Bad Time in First Half Oakland Tribune Prescott Sullivan September 26, 1943 Sports 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23198876/wedemeyer_hawaiian_halfback_of_gaels/ Newspapers.com October 3 Del Monte Pre-Flight Kezar Stadium San Francisco, CA L 7-33 25,000 Del Monte Officers Trounce Game St. Mary's, 33-7 Oakland Tribune Bob Blake October 4, 1943 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17747248/del_monte_officers_trounce_game_st/ Newspapers.com October 17 Alameda Coast Guard Kezar Stadium San Francisco, CA L 7-21 15,000 Coast Guard Drubs St. Mary’s, 21 to 7: Sealions Hold 14-0 Lead at Half; Forward Pass Brings First Score San Francisco Examiner Prescott Sullivan October 18, 1943 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23198799/coast_guard_drubs_st_marys_21_to_7/ October 30 vs San Francisco Kezar Stadium San Francisco, CA W 19-7 15,000 Wedemeyer Leads Gaels in 19-7 Victory Over Gaels Oakland Tribune November 1, 1943 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22202375/wedemeyer_leads_gaels_in_197_victory/ Newspapers.com November 6 at No. 10 Pacific (CA) Baxter Stadium Stockton, CA L 7-19 Staggmen Hand St. Mary’s Team 9 to 7 Beating The Fresno Bee November 7, 1943 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23198480/staggmen_hand_st_marys_team_9_to_7/ Newspapers.com November 20 at UCLA Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA L 7-19 15,000 Bruins Beat Gaels, 19-7, for Year’s First Win: Jack Boyd Bags All Touchdowns Los Angeles Times Al Wolf November 21, 1943 I-17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23198646/bruins_beat_gaels_197_for_years/ Newspapers.com November 25 at Utah Ute Stadium Salt Lake City, UT W 34-0 9,000 Redskins Wind Up Season With No Wins Salt Lake Telegram John Mooney November 26, 1943 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23198413/redskins_wind_up_season_with_no_wins/ Newspapers.com References Saint Mary's Category:Saint Mary's Gaels football seasons Saint Mary's Gaels football