1947 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team explained

The 1947 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team was an American football team represented the University of Tulsa as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference during the 1947 college football season. In its second year under head coach Buddy Brothers, the team compiled a 5–5 record (3–0 against conference opponents), won the conference championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 143 to 128.^{[1] [2]}

Tulsa was ranked at No. 62 (out of 500 college football teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1947.^[3]

Schedule

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After the season

1948 NFL draft

The following Golden Hurricane players were selected in the 1948 NFL draft following the season.^{[5] [6]}

22	203	J. R. Boone	End	Chicago Bears
28	261	Don Sharp	Center	Green Bay Packers
30	282	A.B. Kitchens	Tackle	Philadelphia Eagles

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1947 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. February 5, 2019.
2. Web site: Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football, 2017 Record & Fact Book. University of Tulsa. 2017. July 22, 2018. 163.
3. News: Michigan National Champion in Final Litkenhous Ratings. Times. Dr. E. E. Litkenhous. December 18, 1947. 47. Newspapers.com.
4. Web site: . Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football Record & Fact Book 2022 . . 181 . January 22, 2023 .
5. Web site: 1948 NFL Draft Listing. Pro-Football-Reference.com. April 23, 2023.
6. Web site: Tulsa Drafted Players/Alumni. Pro-Football-Reference.com. April 23, 2023.