The 1937 Washington Huskies football team was an

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team that represented the

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during the

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. In its eighth season under head coach Jimmy Phelan, the team compiled a 7–2–2 record, finished in third place in the

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, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 187 to 52. Frank Waskowitz was the team captain.

Schedule

NFL draft selections

One University of Washington Husky was selected in the

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, which lasted twelve rounds, with 110 selections.

References

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Washington Huskies football seasons Poi Bowl champion seasons

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