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Joe Bach
Joseph Anthony Bach (January 17, 1901 – October 24, 1966) was one of Notre Dame's famed "Seven Mules" and later the head coach for the NFL's Pittsburgh Pirates (1935–36) and later the renamed Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. Founded in , the Steel ... (1952–53). As a senior at Notre Dame, he was a lineman on the 1924 national title team — the first Irish team to win a championship, and had a pivotal role in Notre Dame's first Rose Bowl trip in January 1925. Famous for the Four Horsemen backfield, the line that blocked for them was known as " The Seven Mules." Bach became the Pirates coach in 1935 directing the young franchise to their best record yet at 4 wins and 8 losses followed by the 1936 campaign in which he coached the Pirates to their first ever ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tower, Minnesota
Tower is a city located in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 430. State Highways 1 ( MN 1), 169 ( MN 169), and 135 ( MN 135) are three of the main routes in Tower. Tower is located on the southern shore of Lake Vermilion. History The city was incorporated March 13, 1889, which makes it the oldest city in the Arrowhead region. It owes its establishment to the Soudan Mine, and was named after mining financier Charlemagne Tower. Tower is home to the Tower Train Museum; near the museum is McKinley Monument, the first erected in honor of former U.S. President William McKinley shortly after his assassination in 1901. President McKinley was in office from 1897 to 1901. Tower set the Minnesota record for coldest temperature on February 2, 1996, when the temperature dropped to -60 °F (-51 °C). This was the lowest temperature ever recorded in the United States east of the Great Plains. Tower and the E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose Bowl Game
The Rose Bowl Game is an annual American college football bowl game, usually played on January 1 (New Year's Day) at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. When New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, the game is played on Monday, January 2. The Rose Bowl Game is nicknamed "The Granddaddy of Them All" because it is the oldest currently operating bowl game. It was first played in 1902 as the Tournament East–West football game, and has been played annually since 1916. Since 1945, it has been the highest attended college football bowl game.. The game is a part of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association's "America's New Year Celebration", which also includes the historic Rose Parade. Winners of the game received the Leishman Trophy, named for former Tournament of Roses presidents, William L. Leishman and Lathrop K. Leishman who played an important part in the history of this game. The Rose Bowl Game has traditionally hosted the conference champions from the Big Ten and Pac-12 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1939 College Football Season
The 1939 college football season concluded with the Aggies of The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (Texas A&M) being named as the national champions by the voters in the Associated Press writers' poll. Led by consensus All-American fullback John Kimbrough, the Aggies went undefeated at 11–0 and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 212 to 31, with the defense allowing just 54 first downs and 763 yards all season, or 1.71 yards per play. On New Year's Day, Texas A&M defeated Tulane, 14–13 in the Sugar Bowl. The Volunteers of the University of Tennessee were 10–0 and unscored upon in the regular season. For the second straight year, they finished second in the AP Poll (the final poll in this era came out before postseason bowl games). In the 1940 Rose Bowl, the Volunteers faced the University of Southern California, who scored two touchdowns to defeat them, 14–0. One of that year’s seven contemporary math system selectors, Frank Dickinson, named 8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1938 College Football Season
The 1938 college football season ended with the Horned Frogs of Texas Christian University (TCU) being named the nation's No. 1 team by 55 of the 77 voters in the final Associated Press writers' poll in early December. Tennessee was also chosen by five contemporary math system selectors as a national champion; both teams won every game. Conference and program changes Conference changes *Two conferences began play during 1938: ** '' Alabama Intercollegiate Conference'' – active through the 1959 season ** '' Mountain States Conference'' – an NCAA University Division conference active through the 1961 season; also known as the ''Big Seven'' and ''Skyline Conference'' *One conference changed its name in 1938: ** The ''Tri-Normal League'' changed its name to the '' Washington Intercollegiate Conference'' Membership changes September September 24 Defending champion Pittsburgh beat West Virginia, 19–0. California defeated St. Mary's 12–7. In Los Angeles, Alabama beat USC 19� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1937 College Football Season
The 1937 college football season ended with the Panthers of the University of Pittsburgh being named the nation's No. 1 team (and "mythical national champion") by 30 of the 33 voters in the Associated Press writers' poll. The AP poll was in its second year, and seven votes were taken during the final weeks of the 1937 season, starting with October 18. Each writer listed his choice for the top ten teams, and points were tallied based on 10 for first place, 9 for second, etc., and the AP then ranked the twenty teams with the highest number of points. With 33 writers polled, Pitt received 30 first place votes and 3 second-place, for a total of 327 points. The NCAA began keeping official game statistics in 1937. Conference and program changes September September 25 The defending champion Minnesota Gophers opened their season with a 69–7 win over visiting North Dakota State. LSU beat Florida, 19–0. Alabama beat Samford 41–0. California won 30–7 over St. Mary's. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1934 Duquesne Dukes Football Team ...
The 1934 Duquesne Dukes football team was an American football team that represented Duquesne University as an independent during the 1934 college football season. In its first and only season under head coach Joe Bach, Duquesne compiled an 8–2 record and outscored opponents by a total of 322 to 22. The team played its home games at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh. Fullback Art Strutt led the team, and ranked second in the East, with 18 touchdowns and 108 points scored. Schedule References {{Duquesne Dukes football navbox Duquesne Duquesne Dukes football seasons Duquesne Dukes football : ''For information on all Duquesne University sports, see Duquesne Dukes'' The Duquesne Dukes football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Duquesne University located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The team competes in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1934 College Football Season
The 1934 college football season was the 66th season of college football in the United States. Two New Year's Day bowl games were initiated to rival the Rose Bowl Game. On February 15, Warren V. Miller and Joseph M. Cousins organized the New Orleans Mid-Winter Sports Association and by October, the group had enough funds to sponsor the Sugar Bowl. Meanwhile, W. Keith Phillips and the Greater Miami Athletic Club worked in November at a January 1 game for Florida, and the Orange Bowl was created. Once again, University of Illinois Professor Frank Dickinson's math system selected a Big Ten team as national champion, the undefeated Minnesota Golden Gophers. William Boand and Professor Edward Earl Litkenhous also selected Minnesota at the end of the season. The conference, however, still had a bar against its members playing in the postseason, so Minnesota did not play in any of the bowl games. The undefeated and eventual Rose Bowl champion Alabama Crimson Tide was selected as nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walt Kiesling
Walter Andrew Kiesling (May 27, 1903 – March 2, 1962) was an American football guard and tackle who spent 36 years as a player, coach, and aide with National Football League (NFL) teams. He was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1966 and was named to the NFL 1920s All-Decade Team in 1969. A native of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Kiesling played college football at the University of St. Thomas where he was selected as an all-state player in 1923, 1924, and 1925. He then played 13 years as a guard and tackle in the NFL with the Duluth Eskimos (1926–1927), Pottsville Maroons (1928), Chicago Cardinals (1929–1933), Chicago Bears (1934), Green Bay Packers (1935–1936), and Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–1938). He was a first-team All-Pro in 1929, 1930, and 1932, a second-team All-Pro in 1931, and played for the Packers' 1936 NFL championship team. Kiesling also spent 25 years as a coach or aide for NFL teams, including seven years as head coach of the Pitt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1954 Pittsburgh Steelers Season
The 1954 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 22nd in the National Football League. Regular season Schedule Game summaries Week 1 (Sunday September 26, 1954): Green Bay Packers ''at City Stadium, Green Bay, Wisconsin'' * Game time: * Game weather: * Game attendance: 20,675 * Referee: * TV announcers: Scoring Drives: * Green Bay – Reid 69 run (Cone kick) * Pittsburgh – Lattner 14 pass from Finks ( Kissell kick) * Green Bay – Howton 44 pass from Rote (Cone kick) * Green Bay – FG Cone 45 * Pittsburgh – Nickel 2 pass from Finks ( Kissell kick) * Green Bay – FG Cone 32 * Pittsburgh – Mathews 37 pass from Finks ( Held kick) Week 2 (Saturday October 2, 1954): Washington Redskins ''at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania'' * Game time: * Game weather: * Game attendance: 22,492 * Referee: * TV announcers: Scoring Drives: * Pittsburgh – Nickel 25 pass from Held ( Held kick) * Pittsburgh – Lattner 1 run (kick blocked) * Pittsbu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1953 Pittsburgh Steelers Season
The 1953 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 21st in the National Football League. Regular season Schedule Game summaries Week 1 (Sunday September 27, 1953): Detroit Lions ''at Briggs Stadium, Detroit, Michigan'' * Game time: * Game weather: * Game attendance: 20,675 * Referee: * TV announcers: Scoring drives: * Detroit – Carpenter 73 interception (Walker kick) * Pittsburgh – Nickel 14 pass from Finks ( Bolkovac kick) * Detroit – Gedman 1 run (Walker kick) * Detroit – FG Walker 40 * Pittsburgh – Mathews 1 fumble run ( Bolkovac kick) * Detroit – Hart 49 pass from Layne (Walker kick) * Detroit – Walker 8 pass from Hoernschmeyer (Walker kick) * Detroit – Hoernschemeyer 29 pass from Layne (Walker kick) * Pittsburgh – Nickel 15 pass from Marchibroda ( Bolkovac kick) Week 2 (Saturday October 3, 1953): New York Giants ''at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania'' * Game time: * Game weather: * Game attendance: 31,500 * Referee: * TV an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1952 Pittsburgh Steelers Season
The 1952 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 20th in the National Football League they finished the season with a 5–7 record under head coach Joe Bach, who returned to the organization replacing John Michelosen. The season was notable in that it was the last year the Steelers used the single-wing formation on offense, switching to the T formation the following year. The Steelers were the last NFL team to use the single-wing as their primary offensive formation. Regular season Schedule Game summaries Week 1 (Sunday September 28, 1952): Philadelphia Eagles ''at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania'' * Game time: * Game weather: * Game attendance: 22,501 * Referee: * TV announcers: Scoring drives: * Philadelphia – Grant 84 pass from Burk (Walston kick) * Philadelphia – Ziegler 4 pass from Burk (Walston kick) * Pittsburgh – Finks 20 run (kick blocked) * Philadelphia – FG Walston 32 * Pittsburgh – Modzelewski 1 run (kick blocked) * Philadelphia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1951 Pittsburgh Steelers Season
The 1951 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 19th in the National Football League. Regular season Schedule Game summaries Week 1 (Monday October 1, 1951): New York Giants ''at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania'' * Game time: * Game weather: * Game attendance: 27,984 * Referee: * TV announcers: Scoring drives: * Pittsburgh – FG Geri 31 * New York Giants – FG Poole 11 * New York Giants – Scott 56 pass from Tidwell (Poole kick) * Pittsburgh – Geri 1 run ( Geri kick) * Pittsburgh – FG Geri 26 * New York Giants – FG Poole 21 Week 2 (Sunday October 7, 1951): Green Bay Packers ''at City Stadium, Green Bay, Wisconsin'' * Game time: * Game weather: * Game attendance: 8,324 * Referee: * TV announcers: Scoring drives: * Green Bay – Grimes 18 run (Cone kick) * Green Bay – Mann 40 pass from Rote (Cone kick) * Green Bay – Pelfrey 20 pass from Thomason (Cone kick) * Green Bay – Rote 1 run (Cone kick) * Pittsburgh – Chandnois 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
