1960 Clemson Tigers football team explained

Year:1960
Team:Clemson Tigers
Sport:football
Conference:Atlantic Coast Conference
Short Conf:ACC
Record:6–4
Conf Record:4–2
Head Coach:Frank Howard
Hc Year:21st
Captain:Dave Lynn, Lowndes Shingler
Stadium:Memorial Stadium

The 1960 Clemson Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Clemson University in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 1960 college football season. In its 21st season under head coach Frank Howard, the team compiled a 6–4 record (4–2 against conference opponents), finished fourth in the ACC, and outscored opponents by a total of 197 to 124.[1] [2] The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

Dave Lynn and Lowndes Shingler were the team captains. The team's statistical leaders included Lowndes Shingler with 790 passing yards, Bill McGuirt with 320 rushing yards and 54 points scored (9 touchdowns), and Harry Pavilack with 272 receiving yards.[3]

Schedule

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2016 Media Guide. clemsontigers.com. Clemson Athletics. June 23, 2017. 200–208. PDF. 2016.
  2. Web site: 1960 Clemson Tigers Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. October 5, 2019. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: 1960 Clemson Tigers Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. October 5, 2019. Newspapers.com.
  4. Web site: . Clemson Football Media Guide - 1960 . . 1960 . 1 . November 8, 2023 .