1952 West Chester Golden Rams football team explained

Year:1952
Team:West Chester Golden Rams
Sport:football
Conference:Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference
Short Conf:PSTCC
Record:7–0
Conf Record:5–0
Head Coach:Glenn Killinger
Hc Year:15th
Captain:Earl Hersch
Captain2:Charles Weber
Stadium:Wayne Field
Champion:PSTCC champion

The 1952 West Chester Golden Rams football team was an American football team that represented West Chester State College (now known as West Chester University) as a member of the Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference (PSTCC) during the 1952 college football season. In their 15th year under head coach Glenn Killinger, the Golden Rams compiled a perfect 7–0 record (5–0 against PSTCC opponents), won the PSTCC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 291 to 44.[1]

The team's statistical leaders included Paschal Gazzillo with 474 rushing yards, Ray Spafford with 612 passing yards, Dick Paciaroni with 221 receiving yards, and Earl Hersh with 89 points scored (14 touchdowns and 12 extra points).[2] Earl Hersch and Charles Weber were the team captains.[3]

The 1952 season was one of five perfect seasons in West Chester Rams football history, the others being 1923, 1928, 1957, and 1960.[4]

The team played its home game at Wayne Field in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Schedule

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: West Chester Football Record Book: History of WCU Football. West Chester University. 5. May 9, 2023.
  2. West Chester Football Record Book: History of WCU Football, pp. 13–22.
  3. West Chester Football Record Book: History of WCU Football, p. 2.
  4. West Chester Football Record Book: History of WCU Football, p. 9.
  5. Web site: . Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics . . May 10, 2023 .