1959 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1959 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football Independent 9–0 Howdy Myers 10th George Dempster Chet O'Neill Hofstra Field The 1959 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football team was an American football team that represented Hofstra College as an independent during the 1959 college football season. In their tenth year under head coach Howdy Myers, the Flying Dutchmen compiled a 9–0 record and outscored opponents by a total of 275 to 44. George Dempster and Chet O'Neill were the team co-captains.2009 Hofstra University Football Media Guide All-Time Results Hofstra University Hempstead, N.Y. 141 January 24, 2021 https://issuu.com/hofstrapride/docs/2009hofstrafootballmediaguide/3 It was the first undefeated season in the 25-year history of Hofstra's football program.Hofstra Closes Season Unbeaten Rochester Democrat and Chronicle November 27, 1959 30 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123779010/hofstra-closes-season-unbeaten/ Newspapers.com The team broke the school's single-game scoring record with 65 points against Post. The team's statistical leaders included Tom MacDonald with 1,168 passing yards, Bill Kolb with 371 rushing yards, and Bob DeNeef with 545 receiving yards and 39 points scored. The Flying Dutchmen played their home games at Hofstra Field in Hempstead on Long Island, New York. Schedule y y October 2 at 1959 Upsala Vikings Upsala East Orange, NJ W 6-0 MacDonald Leads Attack As Hofstra Downs Upsala Newsday Bob Zellner October 3, 1959 30 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123779400/macdonald-leads-attack-as-hofstra-downs/ Newspapers.com October 10 1959 Bridgeport Purple Knights Bridgeport Hofstra Field Hempstead, NY W 47-0 Hofstra and Post Continue Unbeaten Newsday Bob Zeller October 12, 1959 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123779609/hofstra-and-post-continue-unbeaten/ Newspapers.com October 17 1959 C. W. Post Pioneers C.W. Post Hofstra Field Hempstead, NY W 65-14 Hofstra Routs Post In 65-14 Uprising Newsday Dick Clemente October 18, 1959 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123778604/hofstra-routs-post-in-65-14-uprising/ Newspapers.com October 24 at Temple Temple Stadium Philadelphia, PA W 15-0 2,500 Unbeaten Hofstra Blanks Temple The Philadelphia Inquirer October 25, 1959 2S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123778104/unbeaten-hofstra-blanks-temple/ Newspapers.com October 31 1959 Muhlenberg Mules Muhlenberg<hc> Hofstra Field Hempstead, NY W 18-0 Hofstra Downs Mules Newsday Dick Clemente November 2, 1959 133 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123778346/hofstra-downs-mules/ Newspapers.com November 7 1959 Gettysburg Bullets Gettysburg Hofstra Field Hempstead, NY W 18-6 Hofstra Accents Defense to Cement Win Newsday Dick Clemente November 9, 1959 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123779778/hofstra-accents-defense-to-cement-win/ Newspapers.com November 14 at 1959 Springfield Maroons Springfield Springfield, MA W 31-6 'Ourselves' Loom as Tough Hofstra Foe Newsday Bob Zellner November 16, 1959 17c https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123779958/ourselves-loom-as-tough-hofstra-foe/ Newspapers.com November 21 at 1959 Merchant Marine Mariners Merchant Marine Kings Point, NY W 40-18 Hofstra Wins, But Howdy Myers Isn't Happy Newsday Bob Zellner November 23, 1959 21c https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123780078/hofstra-wins-but-howdy-myers-isnt/ Newspapers.com November 26 1959 Scranton Royals Scranton Hofstra Field Hempstead, NY W 35-0 5,500 Dutchmen Remain Unbeaten: U of S Is Beaten By Hofstra, 35-0 The Scranton Tribune Stanley Haller November 27, 1959 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123778787/dutchmen-remain-unbeaten-u-of-s-is/ Newspapers.comHofstra Wins, 35-0, to End Perfect Year New York Daily News November 27, 1959 C20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123779131/hofstra-wins-35-0-to-end-perfect-year/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1959 Hofstra) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/283/stats/13013 National Collegiate Athletic Association April 30, 2023 References Hofstra Category:Hofstra Pride football seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football