1947_Southern_Illinois_Maroons_football_team

1947 Southern Illinois Maroons football team

1947 Southern Illinois Maroons football team

American college football season

The 1947 Southern Illinois Maroons football team was an American football team that represented Southern Illinois University (now known as Southern Illinois University Carbondale) in the Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) during the 1947 college football season. Under eighth-year head coach Glenn Martin, the team compiled a 7–2–1 record.[1]

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In the final Litkenhous Ratings released in mid-December, Southern Illinois was ranked at No. 206 out of 500 college football teams.[2]

The team played its home games at McAndrew Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

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References

  1. [1]
    "Southern Illinois Saluki Football 2019 Media Guide" (PDF). Southern Illinois University. 2019. p. 115. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
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    Dr. E. E. Litkenhous (December 18, 1947). "Michigan National Champion in Final Litkenhous Ratings". Times. p. 47 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Maroons Fall To Indiana By 21-6". Carbondale Free Press. October 13, 1947. p. 3. Retrieved January 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Arkansas State loses". Joplin Globe. November 2, 1947. Retrieved October 16, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    Alsene, Edgar (November 9, 1947). "State Normal, Southern Battle to 6-6 Deadlock". The Pantagraph. p. 10. Retrieved May 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Maroons Top Eastern, Win IIAC Title". Carbondale Free Press. November 17, 1947. p. 3. Retrieved September 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    Alsene, Edgar (November 28, 1947). "Southern Clips North Central in Corn Bowl". The Pantagraph. p. 14. Retrieved January 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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