1937 Morgan Bears football team
| 1937 Morgan Bears football | |
|---|---|
Black college national champion CIAA champion | |
| Conference | Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Record | 7–0 (6–0 CIAA) |
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The 1937 Morgan Bears football team was an American football team that represented Morgan College in the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) during the 1937 college football season. In their ninth season under head coach Edward P. Hurt, the Bears compiled a 7–0 record, won the CIAA championship, shut out five of seven opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 168 to 19.[1] The Bears were recognized as the 1937 black college national champion.
The school's newly-constructed stadium was formally opened on October 17, 1937, in a dedication ceremony prior to the football game against Lincoln (PA).[2]
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2 | Miner Teachers | Baltimore, MD | W 20–0 | ||
| October 9 | at Virginia Union | Richmond, VA | W 12–7 | ||
| October 16 | Lincoln (PA) | Baltimore, MD | W 19–6 | ||
| October 23 | Bluefield State | Baltimore, MD | W 31–0 | ||
| November 6 | at North Carolina A&T | Greensboro, NC | W 39–0 | ||
| November 13 | at Hampton | Hampton, VA | W 26–0 | ||
| November 25 | Virginia State | Baltimore, MD | W 21–0 |
References
- ^ "Morgan State Yearly Results (1935-1939)". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Morgan College Stadium Opened". The Baltimore Sun. October 17, 1937. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.