1966 Clemson Tigers football team explained

Year:1966
Team:Clemson Tigers
Sport:football
Conference:Atlantic Coast Conference
Short Conf:ACC
Record:6–4
Conf Record:6–1
Head Coach:Frank Howard
Hc Year:27th
Captain:Mike Facciolo
Stadium:Memorial Stadium
Champion:ACC champion

The 1966 Clemson Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Clemson University in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 1966 NCAA University Division football season. In its 27th season under head coach Frank Howard, the team compiled a 6–4 record (6–1 against conference opponents), won the ACC championship, and was outscored by a total of 177 to 174.[1] [2] The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

Mike Facciolo was the team captain. The team's statistical leaders included Jimmy Addison with 1,491 passing yards, Buddy Gore with 750 rushing yards, Phil Rogers with 574 receiving yards, and Jacky Jackson with 48 points scored.[3]

Five Clemson players were selected by the Associated Press as first-team players on the 1966 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team: back Jimmy Addison; offensive tackle Wayne Mass; offensive guard Harry Olszewski; defensive end Butch Sursavage; and defensive back Wayne Page.[4]

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: 1966 Clemson Tigers Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. October 3, 2019. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: 1966 Clemson Tigers Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. October 4, 2019. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: State Leads All-ACC Voting; UNC Places No One. The Daily Tar Heel. December 3, 1966. 5.
  5. Web site: . Clemson Football Media Guide - 1966 . . 1966 . 2 . November 9, 2023 .
  6. Web site: . Clemson Football Media Guide - 1967 . . 1967 . 7 . November 9, 2023 .