1961_Furman_Purple_Hurricane_football_team

1961 Furman Purple Hurricane football team

1961 Furman Purple Hurricane football team

American college football season

The 1961 Furman Purple Hurricane football team was an American football team that represented Furman University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. In their fourth season under head coach Bob King, Furman compiled a 7–3 record, with a mark of 2–2 in conference play, placing fifth in the SoCon.[1]

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References

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    "1961 Furman Paladins Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
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    "Furman Paladins hand Presbyterian 27–6 loss". Asheville Citizen-Times. September 17, 1961. Retrieved September 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Furman clobbers Davidson, 45–19". The Macon News. September 24, 1961. Retrieved September 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "'Golden Goblins' drive Furman over Colonials, 13–9". The Greenville News. October 1, 1961. Retrieved September 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Indians crush Furman's conference title hopes, 19–6". The Greenville News. October 8, 1961. Retrieved September 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Furman bumps Howard, 21–14". The Times and Democrat. October 15, 1961. Retrieved September 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Aroused Citadel strikes back late to topple Furman, 9–8". Florence Morning News. October 22, 1961. Retrieved September 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Furman has tough time in 12–7 win". The State. October 29, 1961. Retrieved September 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "The Montgomery Advertiser". November 5, 1961. p. 23. Retrieved September 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Furman roars back in second half to defeat East Carolina, 29–8". The Greenville News. November 12, 1961. Retrieved September 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Tigers rip Furman, 35–6". Durham Morning Herald. November 19, 1961. Retrieved September 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.


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