1931 Army Cadets football team explained

Year:1931
Team:Army Cadets
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:8–2–1
Head Coach:Ralph Sasse
Hc Year:2nd
Captain:Charles Humber
Stadium:Michie Stadium

The 1931 Army Cadets football team represented the United States Military Academy in the 1931 college football season. In their second season under head coach Ralph Sasse, the Cadets compiled an 8–2–1 record, shut out four of their eleven opponents, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 296 to 72.[1] In the annual Army–Navy Game, the Cadets defeated the Midshipmen The Cadets also defeated Notre Dame, 12 to 0. Army's two losses were to Harvard by a point and a shutout at

Right End Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Jr.[2] broke his neck making a tackle in the tie with Yale and died two days later of his injuries.[3] [4] [5]

Two Army players were recognized on the All-America team. Tackle Jack Price received first-team honors from the International News Service (INS) and Central Press Association (CP), and halfback Ray Stecker received third-team honors from the INS.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Army Yearly Results (1930-1934). David DeLassus. College Football Data Warehouse. July 29, 2015. September 5, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150905191053/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/a/army/1930-1934_yearly_results.php. dead.
  2. Web site: Official Football Review . University of Notre Dame . 98 . 1931.
  3. News: Army's Football Future in Hands of School Head. Chicago Tribune. October 27, 1931.
  4. Web site: The Cornell Daily Sun 27 October 1931 — the Cornell Daily Sun.
  5. Web site: Sheridan Under Knife; Army End Near Death; Injured Army Player.
  6. News: Frick, Ford. Schwartz and Dalrymple Most Popular Choices on 'Hearst All-American'. Chester Times. December 5, 1931.
  7. News: Bitt . Bill . December 9, 1931 . Real 1931 All-American Team Selected by College Captains . The Evening Independent (Massillon, Ohio).