1939 Baylor Bears football team explained

Year:1939
Team:Baylor Bears
Sport:football
Conference:Southwest Conference
Short Conf:SWC
Record:7–3
Conf Record:4–2
Head Coach:Morley Jennings
Hc Year:14th
Captain:Bobby R. Taylor
Stadium:Waco Stadium

The 1939 Baylor Bears football team represented Baylor University in the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1939 college football season. In their 14th season under head coach Morley Jennings, the Bears compiled a 7–3 record (4–2 against conference opponents), tied for second place in the conference, and outscored opponents by a combined total of 136 to 81.[1] [2]

Baylor was not ranked in the final AP poll, but it was ranked at No. 33 in the 1939 Williamson System ratings,[3] and at No. 36 in the Litkenhous Ratings.[4]

They played their home games at Waco Stadium in Waco, Texas. Bobby R. Taylor was the team captain.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1939 Baylor Bears Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. October 11, 2017.
  2. Web site: 2018 Baylor Football Media Almanac. Baylor University. 109. March 24, 2019.
  3. News: Texas Aggies Ranked Nation's Top. The Atlanta Constitution. Paul Williamson. December 8, 1941. 26. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Vols Second In Final Litkenhous Grid Rankings; Southern California Tenth. E. E. Litkenhous. Johnson City Sunday Press. December 31, 1939. 11. Newspapers.com.