1953_Furman_Purple_Hurricane_football_team

1953 Furman Purple Hurricane football team

1953 Furman Purple Hurricane football team

American college football season

The 1953 Furman Purple Hurricane football team was an American football team that represented Furman University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1953 college football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Bill Young, the Purple Hurricane compiled an overall record of 7–2 with a mark of 2–0 in conference play, placing second in the SoCon.[1]

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References

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    "1953 Furman Paladins Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
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    "Furman in 33–0 victory over Indians". The State. September 19, 1953. Retrieved September 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Army trounces Furman, 41–0, in opener at West Point". The Baltimore Sun. September 27, 1953. Retrieved September 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Furman opens up in second half to defeat The Citadel". The Columbia Record. October 3, 1953. Retrieved September 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "South Carolina coasts to easy win over Furman, 27–13". Rocky Mount Telegram. October 11, 1951. Retrieved September 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Furman stays on ground, uses subs freely in 34–0 win over Davidson". The State. October 25, 1953. Retrieved September 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Furman edges scrappy Wofford Terriers, 7–6". The Greenville News. November 1, 1953. Retrieved September 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Passing game gives Furman 19–0 victory over Hosemen". The State. November 7, 1953. Retrieved September 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Furman wins 14–7, as fourth-period FSU drive stalls". The Miami Herald. November 15, 1953. Retrieved September 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. [10]
    "Hurricane tops Deacs by 21 to 19". Richmond Times-Dispatch. November 22, 1953. Retrieved September 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.


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