1943 Fort Douglas GIs football team explained

Year:1943
Team:Fort Douglas GIs
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:4–2–1
Head Coach:Bob Bjorklund
Hc Year:1st
Stadium:East High School stadium

The 1943 Fort Douglas GIs football team represented the United States Army base at Fort Douglas, located in Salt Lake City, during the 1943 college football season. Led by head coach Bob Bjorklund, the GIs compiled a record of 4–2–1.[1] The team's roster included Bob Paffrath. Fort Douglas played home games at East High School stadium.[2]

In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Fort Douglas ranked 130th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 57.6.[3]

Schedule

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Notes and References

  1. News: . Fort Mentor Cheered Over Grid Prospects . . . September 14, 1943 . 16 . April 16, 2023 . .
  2. News: . East Gridiron Post Home Field . . . October 5, 1943 . 8 . April 24, 2023 . .
  3. News: Litkenhous . E. E. . Edward E. Litkenhous . Litkenhouse Selects U. S. Grid Leaders . . . December 17, 1943 . 18 . April 16, 2023 . .
  4. Book: Daye, John . 2014 . Encyclopedia of Armed Forces Football . . St. Johann Press . 142 . 978-1-937943-21-9 .