1955 Grambling Tigers football team explained

Year:1955
Team:Grambling Tigers
Sport:football
Conference:Midwest Athletic Association
Short Conf:MAA
Record:10–0
Conf Record:2–0
Head Coach:Eddie Robinson
Hc Year:13th
Stadium:Grambling Stadium
Champion:Black college national champion
MAA champion
Bowl:Orange Blossom Classic
Bowl Result:W 28–21 vs. Florida A&M

The 1955 Grambling Tigers football team represented Grambling State University as a member of the Midwest Athletic Association (MAA) during the 1955 college football season. In their 13th season under head coach Eddie Robinson, the Tigers compiled a perfect 10–0 record, won the MWC championship, upset Florida A&M in the Orange Blossom Classic, and outscored opponents by a total of 330 to 54. The team was recognized by the Pittsburgh Courier as the black college football national champion for 1955.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Grambling Claims Mythical Crown. The Pittsburgh Courier. November 26, 1955. 28. Newspapers.com.