1964 Memphis State Tigers football team explained

Year:1964
Team:Memphis State Tigers
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:5–4
Head Coach:Billy J. Murphy
Hc Year:7th
Captain:Chuck Brooks, Bob Finnamore
Stadium:Crump Stadium

The 1964 Memphis State Tigers football team represented Memphis State College (now known as the University of Memphis) as an independent during the 1964 NCAA University Division football season. In its seventh season under head coach Billy J. Murphy, the team compiled a 5–4 record and outscored opponents by a total of 173 to 103. Chuck Brooks and Bob Finnamore were the team captains.[1] [2] The team played its home games at Crump Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee.

The team's statistical leaders included Billy Fletcher with 921 passing yards and 367 rushing yards, Ray Farmer with 222 receiving yards, and John Wallace Wright with 24 points scored.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1964 Memphis Tigers Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. August 16, 2020.
  2. Web site: Memphis Football 2019 Media Guide. University of Memphis. 270. August 16, 2020.
  3. Web site: 1964 Memphis Tigers Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. August 16, 2020.