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1937 Wisconsin Badgers football team

American college football season

1937 Wisconsin Badgers football team

American college football season

FieldValue
year1937
teamWisconsin Badgers
sportfootball
conferenceBig Ten Conference
short_confBig Ten
record4–3–1
conf_record2–2–1
head_coachHarry Stuhldreher
hc_year2nd
mvpHoward Weiss
captainFred Benz
stadiumCamp Randall Stadium
October 23, 1937 ticket stub for the Wisconsin versus Pittsburgh football game
October 23, 1937 ticket stub for the Wisconsin versus Pittsburgh football game

The 1937 Wisconsin Badgers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Wisconsin in the 1937 Big Ten Conference football season. The team compiled a 4–3–1 record (2–2–1 against conference opponents) and finished in a tie for sixth place in the Big Ten Conference. Harry Stuhldreher was in his second year as Wisconsin's head coach.

Fullback Howard Weiss was selected as the team's most valuable player. End Fred Benz was the team captain. Benz and halfback Bill Schmitz were selected as second-team All-Big Ten players by the Associated Press and United Press, respectively.

The team played its home games at Camp Randall Stadium, which had a capacity of 36,000. During the 1937 season, the average attendance at home games was 24,121.

Schedule

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References

References

  1. (March 14, 2017). "1937 Wisconsin Badgers Schedule and Results". Sports Reference LLC.
  2. (2016). "Wisconsin Football 2016 Fact Book". University of Wisconsin.
  3. 2016 Fact Book, p. 181.
  4. 2016 Fact Book, p. 185.
  5. (November 23, 1937). "Six Schools Get Places on Big Ten Selection". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (AP story).
  6. (November 21, 1937). "Big Ten Team Named by United Press". The San Bernardino County Sun.
  7. 2016 Fact Book, p. 280.
  8. 2016 Fact Book, p. 258.
  9. Henry J. McCormick. (October 3, 1937). "Badgers Crumble Hilltop Wall, Smash to Victory". The Wisconsin State Journal.
  10. French Lane. (October 10, 1937). "Badger Power Beats Maroons in 2d Half, 27-0". Chicago Tribune.
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