1962_Miami_Hurricanes_football_team

1962 Miami Hurricanes football team

1962 Miami Hurricanes football team

American college football season

The 1962 Miami Hurricanes football team represented the University of Miami as an independent during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. Led by 15th-year head coach Andy Gustafson, the Hurricanes played their home games at the Miami Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. Miami finished the season 7–4. The team's offense scored 189 points while the defense allowed 217 points. The Hurricanes competed in the final Gotham Bowl, held at Yankee Stadium. Just 6,166 people came to the game, in which the Nebraska defeated Miami, 36–34. It was the only college bowl game ever played at the stadium.

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Roster

  • QB #10 George Mira, Jr.

Team players drafted into the NFL

PlayerPositionRoundNFL club
Roland BensonTackle5Los Angeles Rams
Jim MahoneyLinebacker8Minnesota Vikings
Nick RyderRunning back10Detroit Lions
Jim SimonGuard15Detroit Lions
Ben DentelCenter15Chicago Bears
Ben RizzoDefensive back20Philadelphia Eagles

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References

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    "Stovall dashes for big TD as LSU stifles Miami, 17–3". The Atlanta Journal & Constitution. October 14, 1962. Retrieved October 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Miami wins, 28–24, on Mira's passing". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. October 20, 1962. Retrieved January 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Miami overcomes Kentucky, 25–17". The Atlanta Constitution. November 3, 1962. Retrieved October 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Alabama comeback trounces Miami". The Commercial Appeal. November 11, 1962. Retrieved October 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Mira-led Miami nedges Florida". San Angelo Standard-Times. December 2, 1962. Retrieved October 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "1963 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2007.


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