1962 Lafayette Leopards football team explained

Year:1962
Team:Lafayette Leopards
Sport:football
Conference:Middle Atlantic Conference
Division:University Division
Short Conf:MAC
Record:3–6
Conf Record:2–4
Head Coach:James McConlogue
Hc Year:5th
Captain:Martin Shane
Stadium:Fisher Field

The 1962 Lafayette Leopards football team was an American football team that represented Lafayette College during the 1962 NCAA College Division football season. Lafayette tied for second-to-last in the Middle Atlantic Conference, University Division, and finished last in the Middle Three Conference.

In their fifth and final year under head coach James McConlogue, the Leopards compiled a 3–6 record.[1] Martin Shane was the team captain.[2]

With a 2–4 record against MAC University Division opponents, Lafayette tied with Gettysburg for fifth place in the seven-team circuit. The Leopards went 0–2 against the Middle Three, losing to both Lehigh and Rutgers.

Lafayette played its home games at Fisher Field on College Hill in Easton, Pennsylvania.

Schedule

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Notes and References

  1. Book: 2019 Lafayette Football Record Book . Lafayette Football 1944-1962 . . Easton, Pa. . 103 . June 20, 2020 .
  2. Book: 2019 Lafayette Football Record Book . Team Captains 1882-2019 . . Easton, Pa. . 97 . June 20, 2020 .
  3. Web site: . Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (Lafayette) . . August 16, 2024 .