The 1951 Washington University Bears football team was an American football team that represented Washington University in St. Louis as an independent during the 1951 college football season. Led by third-year head coach Irwin Uteritz, the Bears compiled a record of 5–4. Washington University played home games at Francis Field in St. Louis.
1951 Washington University Bears football | |
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Conference | Independent |
Record | 5–4 |
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Home stadium | Francis Field |
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No. 2 Michigan State | – | 9 | – | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Xavier | – | 9 | – | 0 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wabash | – | 7 | – | 0 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 13 Notre Dame | – | 7 | – | 2 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dayton | – | 7 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Toledo | – | 6 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington University | – | 5 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wayne | – | 5 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bowling Green | – | 4 | – | 4 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Marquette | – | 4 | – | 6 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Baldwin–Wallace | – | 3 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
John Carroll | – | 3 | – | 6 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rose Poly | – | 2 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Youngstown | – | 2 | – | 6 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rankings from AP Poll |
Schedule
editDate | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
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September 29 | Missouri Mines | W 21–8 | 6,241 | [1] | ||
October 6 | Central (MO) |
| W 33–0 | 3,500 | [2][3] | |
October 13 | 2:00 p.m. | Southern Illinois |
| W 25–6 | 4,000 | [4][5][6] |
October 20 | at Western Michigan | L 7–12 | 8,000 | [7] | ||
October 27 | Western Reserve |
| L 12–15 | 7,000 | [8] | |
November 3 | at Wayne | L 7–21 | 3,211 | [9] | ||
November 10 | Butler |
| W 20–13 | 2,000 | [10][11] | |
November 17 | 1:30 p.m. | at Illinois Wesleyan |
| L 7–14 | [12][13] | |
November 24 | 2:00 p.m. | Sewanee |
| W 31–13 | [14][15][16] | |
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References
edit- ^ Herman, Jack (September 30, 1951). "Bears Break Loose in Last Half, Throw Miners Down Shaft, 21-8". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 2E. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Morrison, Robert (October 7, 1951). "Bears Wallop Central, 33-0; Second Win". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 1E. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Morrison, Robert (October 7, 1951). "Bears 33-0 Winners Over Central College (continued)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 3E. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Herman, Jack (October 13, 1951). "O'Hare To Start For Bears". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 3C. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Morrison, Robert (October 14, 1951). "Bears Beat Carbondale For No. 3". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 1C. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Morrison, Robert (October 14, 1951). "Bears Win Third Straight Game, 25-6 (continued)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 4C. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Bears "Screened" Out of Unbeaten Class as W. Michigan Wins, 12-7". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. October 21, 1951. p. 1E – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Herman, Jack (October 28, 1951). "Bears' Loud Growls in Second Half Fail to Scare Off Reserve, 15-12". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 2E. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ George Puscas (November 4, 1951). "Wayne Waits Until Finish to Wash Out Washington, 21 to 7". Detroit Free Press. p. 2C – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Herman, Jack (November 11, 1951). "Bears Roar Back Into High, Run Down Butler, 20 to 13". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 10A. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Butler Loses 20-13 Tilt to Washington Eleven". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. November 11, 1951. p. 51. Retrieved December 24, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "College Football". The Pantagraph. Bloomington, Illinois. November 16, 1951. p. 13. Retrieved March 3, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Bears 14-7 Victims of Unbeaten, Untied Underdog Wesleyan". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. October 14, 1951. p. 2F. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Herman, Jack (November 24, 1951). "Bears End Season With Sewanee Today". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 4C. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Broeg, Bob (November 25, 1951). "Bears End Year With 31-13 Win". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 1F. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ Broeg, Bob (November 25, 1951). "Burst Scores 3 TDs As Bears End Year With 31-13 Victory (continued)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 2F. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "2020-21 Football Record Book" (PDF). Washington University in St. Louis. p. 16. Retrieved January 3, 2023.