American college football season
The Mahattan Jaspers football program, 1930–1939 represented Manhattan College during the 1930s as an independent in college football . The program was led by head coaches John B. Law (1930–1931), Chick Meehan (1932–1937), and Herb Kopf (1938–1942). They played home games at multiple venues, including Ebbets Field in Flatbush , the Polo Grounds in Upper Manhattan , Yankee Stadium in The Bronx , and Randall's Island Stadium on Randall's Island , Manhattan .
Highlights of the decade included:
The 1932 team compiled a 6–2–2 record in the regular season before losing a close game to Miami (FL) in the Palm Festival .
The 1934 team compiled a 3–5–1 as the Jaspers elevated their schedule to play tougher competition, including losses to Georgetown , Michigan State , and Holy Cross , and a tie with Kansas State .
The 1936 team compiled a 6–4 record, largely against intersectional powers with losses to Holy Cross and Texas A&M and victories over NC State , Kentucky , and Georgetown .
The 1937 team compiled a 6–3–1, again playing a schedule against multiple intersectional opponents, including losses to Texas A&M and Kentucky and victories over Michigan State , Georgetown , Detroit , and NC State .
The 1930 Manhattan Jaspers football team represented Manhattan College as an independent during the 1930 college football season . In their first year under head coach John B. Law , the Jaspers compiled a 4–3–1 record.
The 1931 Manhattan Jaspers football team represented Manhattan College as an independent during the 1931 college football season . In their second year under head coach John B. Law , the Jaspers compiled a 4–2–1 record.
The 1932 Manhattan Jaspers football team represented Manhattan College as an independent during the 1932 college football season . In their first season under head coach Chick Meehan , the Jaspers compiled a 6–3–2 record.[ 16] On January 1, 1933, the team played in the first Palm Festival game, predecessor to the Orange Bowl , in Miami .
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The 1933 Manhattan Jaspers football team represented Manhattan College as an independent during the 1933 college football season . In their second season under head coach Chick Meehan , the Jaspers compiled a 5–3–1 record.[ 28]
The 1934 Manhattan Jaspers football team represented Manhattan College as an independent during the 1934 college football season . In their third season under head coach Chick Meehan , the Jasper compiled a 3–5–1 record. In intersectional games, Manhattan tied with Kansas State and lost to Michigan State . The team played all of its games at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn .[ 33]
The 1935 Manhattan Jaspers football team represented Manhattan College as an independent during the 1935 college football season . In their fourth season under head coach Chick Meehan , the Jaspers compiled a 5–3–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 248 to 117.[ 43] The team's starting backfield consisted of Jim Downey, John Zuck, Jim Whalen, and Red Welch.[ 44]
The 1936 Manhattan Jaspers football team represented Manhattan College as an independent during the 1936 college football season . In their fifth season under head coach Chick Meehan , the Jaspers compiled a 6–4 record and outscored opponents by a total of 145 to 92.[ 54]
The 1937 Manhattan Jaspers football team represented Manhattan College as an independent during the 1937 college football season . In their sixth and final season under head coach Chick Meehan , the Jaspers compiled a 6–3–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 86 to 84.[ 59]
The 1938 Manhattan Jaspers football team represented Manhattan College as an independent during the 1938 college football season . In their first season under head coach Herb Kopf , the Jaspers compiled a 5–4 record and outscored opponents by a total of 93 to 70.[ 71]
The 1939 Manhattan Jaspers football team represented Manhattan College as an independent during the 1939 college football season . In their second season under head coach Herb Kopf , the Jaspers compiled a 4–4 record and outscored opponents by a total of 165 to 155.[ 76]
Manhattan was not ranked in the final AP poll, but it was ranked at No. 45 in the 1939 Williamson System ratings.[ 77] and at No. 83 in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1939.[ 78]
^ "Bobby Parcels stars as Riders win 14–7" . The Sunday Times . September 28, 1930. Retrieved June 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Football is resumed at Seton Hall" . The Sunday Times . October 4, 1930. Retrieved June 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Manhattan beats Seton Hall, 21 to 0" . The Brooklyn Daily Times . October 5, 1930. Retrieved June 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Flashlights play a part in Oglethorpe victory over Manhattan College" . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . October 11, 1930. Retrieved June 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "City, Manhattan battle to 6–6 tie" . Times Union . November 2, 1930. Retrieved June 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "U. of Baltimore swamped, 52–0" . The Baltimore Sun . November 5, 1930. Retrieved June 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Catholic U. nosed out Jaspers, 7 to 6" . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . November 16, 1930. Retrieved June 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "St. John's takes city title by 21 to 19 win over Manhattan" . The Brooklyn Daily Times . November 23, 1930. Retrieved June 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "U. of Baltimore crushed under 87-to-0 score" . The Baltimore Sun . October 4, 1931. Retrieved June 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Crowd of 15,000 see Manhattan win at night" . The Evening News . October 10, 1931. Retrieved June 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Colgate buries Manhattan, 33–0" . Times Union . October 18, 1931. Retrieved June 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Lavender holds Green, 0–0" . Daily News . November 4, 1931. Retrieved June 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Manhattan bows to Catholic, 19–6" . Times Union . November 8, 1931. Retrieved June 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Boston Univ.-Manhattan" . The Boston Globe . November 14, 1931. p. 6. Retrieved June 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Manhattan beats Redmen on safety in last period" . Times Union . November 22, 1931. Retrieved June 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Manhattan (NY) Yearly Results (1930-1934)" . College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2019 .
^ "Jaspers' Rally Ties St. Bonaventure, 6-6" . New York Daily News . September 25, 1932. p. 69 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Jaspers Jar St. Joseph by 32-2, Moyer Leading Scoring Attack" . New York Daily News . October 2, 1932. p. 54C – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Meehan's Chicks Chirp At 31-0 Win Over Seton Hall" . New York Daily News . October 9, 1932. p. 59 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Lou Niss (October 16, 1932). "St. Thomas Too Powerful For Jaspers, Who Lose, 7-0" . Brooklyn Times Union . p. 1A – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Whelan Spells 12 to 7 Defeat For Jaspers" . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . October 23, 1932. pp. C1, C7 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Al Copland (October 30, 1932). "Manhattan Mauls Oglethorpe, 20-7!" . New York Daily News . p. 70 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Francis Wallace (November 9, 1932). "Manhattan --By 13 To 6 Vote! Pendergast, Giard Score For Jaspers Over C.C.N.Y." New York Daily News . p. 50 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Todd Wright (November 13, 1932). "Jaspers Jolt Clarkson, 28-0, To End Their Winning Streak" . New York Daily News . p. 58C – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Manhattan Plays To Scoreless Tie With Holy Cross" . New York Daily News . November 20, 1932. p. 52C – via Newspapers.com .
^ Marshall Hunt (December 4, 1932). "Jaspers Tip Rutgers: 2 Forward Passes Give Manhattan 7-6 Victory" . New York Daily News . p. 73 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Revamped Hurricanes Trim Manhattan By 7-0" . The Miami News . January 3, 1933. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Manhattan (NY) Yearly Results (1930-1934)" . College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2019 .
^ "Jaspers Score 13-6 Win Over Clarkson" . New York Daily News . October 1, 1933. p. 88 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Oglethorpe wins over Jaspers, 6–0" . Brooklyn Times Union . October 8, 1933. Retrieved August 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Manhattan, Georgetown in Tie: Jaspers Caught Napping In Third Period to Lose Half-Way Lead of 13-0" . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . October 15, 1933. p. 1DE – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Jaspers score at start, finish, beat C.C.N.Y., 24–0" . Daily News . November 5, 1933. Retrieved September 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Manhattan (NY) Yearly Results (1930-1934)" . College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2019 .
^ Lou Niss (September 23, 1934). "Manhattan Defeats St. Bonaventure Eleven by 6 to 0 in Football Opener" . Brooklyn Times Union . p. 13 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Jaspers, Behind in Third Period, Beat Clarkson" . New York Daily News . September 30, 1934. p. 42C – via Newspapers.com .
^ Harold Parrott (October 7, 1934). "Jaspers Hold Kansas State To 13-13 Tie" . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . p. 14A – via Newspapers.com .
^ Al Copland (October 14, 1934). "Manhattan Bows To Georgetown In 9-0 Upset" . New York Daily News . p. 43C – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Michigan Staters Rout Jaspers, 39-0" . New York Daily News . October 21, 1934. p. 84 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Abe Greenberg (October 28, 1934). "Catholic U. Routs Manhattan by 31-0" . New York Daily News . p. 35C – via Newspapers.com .
^ Ralph Trost (November 4, 1934). "Jaspers Defeat Beavers, 21-0" . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . pp. 15, 18 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Robin Harris (November 11, 1934). "Jasper Eleven Bows To Holy Cross, 12-6" . New York Daily News . p. 92 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Todd Wright (November 18, 1934). "Villanova Romps Over Jaspers, 39-0" . New York Daily News . p. 36C – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Manhattan (NY) Yearly Results (1935-1939)" . College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2019 .
^ Clay Cotter (September 20, 1935). "Brooklyn Holds Monopoly On College Grid Opening" . Brooklyn Times Union . p. 2A – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Manhattan Flows Over Niagara, 25-6" . New York Daily News . September 22, 1935. p. 87 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Jaspers Beat Bonnies, 32-13, As Sophs Star" . New York Daily News . September 29, 1935 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Gene Ward (October 6, 1935). "3 Manhattan Teams Crush Brooklyn, 59-7" . New York Daily News . p. 73 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Gene Ward (October 13, 1935). "L.S.U. Swamps Manhattan, 32-0" . New York Daily News . pp. 94, 100 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Jaspers Hold Crusaders to 13-13 Tie!" . New York Daily News . October 20, 1935. p. 93 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Frank T. Farrell (October 27, 1935). "No. Carolina State Drubs Manhattan by 20-0 Score" . Brooklyn Times Union . p. 13 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Carl Winston (November 3, 1935). "Manhattan Steamrollers Beavers, 65-0" . New York Daily News . p. 97 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Jaspers Romp Over La Salle In 54-13 Clash" . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . November 10, 1935. p. D1 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Harold Parrott (November 17, 1935). "Manhattan Upset By Hoyas, 13-0 In Season Final" . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . pp. D1, D6 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "1936 Manhattan Jaspers Schedule and Results" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 3, 2019 .
^ "Harry Wheeler, guard, is hero in Manhattan's victory" . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . October 10, 1936. Retrieved December 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Todd Wright (October 25, 1936). "Detroit Crushes Manhattan, 20-0" . Daily News (New York) . pp. 94, 100 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Pat Byrne drives Jaspers to 13–7 gridiron victory" . Brooklyn Times Union . November 8, 1936. Retrieved September 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Todd and Nesrsta lead Aggies to 13–6 win over Manhattan" . The Tyler Courier-Times-Telegraph . December 6, 1936. Retrieved March 15, 2025 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "1937 Manhattan Jaspers Schedule and Results" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 3, 2019 .
^ "Jaspers 21, Bonnies 12" . The New York Daily News . September 26, 1937. p. 87 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Gene Ward (October 3, 1937). "Texas Rallies to Top Jaspers, 14-7" . The New York Daily News . p. 94 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Jack Mahon (October 10, 1937). "Jaspers Down State, 3-0, on Field Goal" . New York Daily News . p. 96 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Jack Mahon (October 17, 1937). "Villanova Smashes Manhattan by 20-0" . New York Daily News . p. 38C – via Newspapers.com .
^ Gerald Griffin (October 24, 1937). "Bob Davis Paces Kentucky to 19 to 0 Victory Over Manhattan" . The Courier-Journal . p. 47 – via Newspapers.com .
^ William F. Arbogast (October 24, 1937). "Kentucky Upsets Manhattan 19 To 0" . The Owensboro Messenger . p. 6 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Manhattan Defeats Georgetown, 20-12" . The Atlanta Constitution . October 31, 1937. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Lewis H. Walter (November 7, 1937). "Penalty Gives Jaspers a Victory Over Titans" . Detroit Free Press . pp. Sports 1, 7 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "North Carolina State Bows to Manhattan, 6-0" . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . November 14, 1937. p. D1 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Jaspers Top Niagara, 13-7" . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . November 21, 1937. p. D1 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Tulsa Plays To Tie With Jaspers, 0-0: Fumble Nullifies Touchdown Drive by Manhattan" . The Daily Oklahoman . December 5, 1937. p. 48 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "1938 Manhattan Jaspers Schedule and Results" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 4, 2019 .
^ "Jaspers beat Providence by 20–7 score" . Brooklyn Eagle . October 16, 1938. Retrieved May 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Francis E. Stan (October 23, 1938). "Hoyas, Led by Mellendeck, Beat Manhattan in Fierce Game, 14-13" . The Sunday Star . pp. B6, B10 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Jasper place-kick trips NC State, 3–0" . Daily News . November 6, 1938. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Jaspers down West Virginia" . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . November 20, 1938. Retrieved July 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "1939 Manhattan Jaspers Schedule and Results" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 4, 2019 .
^ Paul Williamson (December 8, 1941). "Texas Aggies Ranked Nation's Top" . The Atlanta Constitution . p. 26 – via Newspapers.com .
^ E. E. Litkenhous (December 31, 1939). "Vols Second In Final Litkenhous Grid Rankings; Southern California Tenth" . Johnson City Sunday Press . p. 11 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "20,000 Watch Holy Cross Play Manhattan" . The Boston Globe . September 30, 1939. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Jaspers Beaten, 28-0" . New York Daily News . October 1, 1939. p. C35 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Jaspers Nip Bonnies, 6-0, With Early Score" . New York Daily News . October 8, 1939. p. C41 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Duquesne Conquers Manhattan, 7 to 0" . New York Daily News . October 15, 1939. p. C39 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Auburn spilled by Manhattan" . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . October 22, 1939. Retrieved September 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Jaspers Nip Auburn, 7-0, on Fay's Score" . New York Daily News . October 22, 1939. p. 88 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Jasper, LIU, Brooklyn Win" . New York Daily News . November 5, 1939. p. 96 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "West Virginia Bows To Manhattan, 19-7" . The Pittsburgh Press . November 12, 1939. p. II-11 – via Newspapers.com .
^ W. W. Edgar (November 19, 1939). "U. of D. Whips Manhattan, 36-13" . Detroit Free Press – via Newspapers.com .
^ Jack Mahon (November 26, 1939). "Villanova Scores Early To Defeat Manhattan, 7 to 0" . New York Daily News . p. C38 – via Newspapers.com .