1953 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team explained

Year:1953
Team:Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Sport:football
Conference:Missouri Valley Conference
Short Conf:MVC
Record:3–7
Conf Record:1–3
Head Coach:Bernie Witucki
Hc Year:1st
Stadium:Skelly Field

The 1953 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team represented the University of Tulsa during the 1953 college football season. In their first year under head coach Bernie Witucki, the Golden Hurricane compiled a 3–7 record, 1–3 against Missouri Valley Conference opponents, and finished in last place in the conference.[1]

Schedule

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After the season

1954 NFL Draft

See main article: 1954 NFL draft. The following Golden Hurriane players were selected in the National Football League Draft following the season.[3] [4]

331Tom MinerKickerPittsburgh Steelers
673Dick KercherHalfbackDetroit Lions
9107Ted ConnollyGuardSan Francisco 49ers
10117Ed HughesDefensive backLos Angeles Rams

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1953 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. February 28, 2016.
  2. Web site: . Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football Record & Fact Book 2022 . . 182 . January 22, 2023 .
  3. Web site: 1954 NFL Draft Listing. Pro-Football-Reference.com. April 23, 2023.
  4. Web site: Tulsa Drafted Players/Alumni. Pro-Football-Reference.com. April 23, 2023.