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1952 Bowling Green Falcons football team

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The 1952 Bowling Green Falcons football team was an American football team that represented Bowling Green State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1952 college football season. In their 12th season under head coach Bob Whittaker, the Falcons compiled a 7–2 record (2–2 against MAC opponents), finished in fourth place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 257 to 155.[1]

The team's statistical leaders were Bill Lyons with 915 passing yards, and Fred Durig with 858 rushing yards, and Jim Ladd with 632 receiving yards.[2] Darrell Clay was the team captain.[3] Fullback Fred Durig received the team's Most Valuable Player award.[4]

References

  1. ^ "2016 BGSU Football Media Guide" (PDF). Bowling Green State University. 2016. pp. 148, 153.
  2. ^ 2016 Media Guide, pp. 132-133.
  3. ^ 2016 Media Guide, p. 148.
  4. ^ 2016 Media Guide, p. 140.