1945 Jacksonville Naval Air Station Fliers football team explained

Year:1945
Team:Jacksonville Naval Air Station Fliers
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:9–2
Head Coach:Jim Tatum
Hc Year:1st
Off Scheme:T formation
Captain:Walt Dubzinski
Stadium:Municipal Stadium

The 1945 Jacksonville Naval Air Station Fliers football team represented the Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Jacksonville NAS) during the 1945 college football season. Led by head coach Jim Tatum, the Fliers compiled a record of 9–2. Walt Dubzinski was the team captain. Other members of the roster included Otis Douglas, Warren Giese, and Barney McGarry.[1] The Fliers ran the T formation on offense.[2]

The Jacksonville NAS Fliers were ranked ninth among the nation's college and service teams in the final Litkenhous Ratings.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Horton . H. R. (Doc) . Doc's Dope . . . October 5, 1945 . 10B . March 27, 2023 . .
  2. News: . Jacksonville Tars Boast Fine Record . . . . November 1, 1945 . 14 . March 27, 2023 . .
  3. News: Litkenhous . E. E. . Edward E. Litkenhous . Litkenhouse Rates College, Service Teams of Nation . . . December 19, 1945 . 20 . March 25, 2023 . .