Year: | 1963 |
Team: | Tulsa Golden Hurricane |
Sport: | football |
Conference: | Missouri Valley Conference |
Short Conf: | MVC |
Record: | 5–5 |
Conf Record: | 2–2 |
Head Coach: | Glenn Dobbs |
Hc Year: | 3rd |
The 1963 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team represented the University of Tulsa during the 1963 NCAA University Division football season. In their third year under head coach Glenn Dobbs, the Golden Hurricane compiled a 5–5 record (2–2 against Missouri Valley Conference opponents) and finished in third place in the conference.[1] [2] The team's statistical leaders included Jerry Rhome with 1,909 passing yards, Hank Dorsch with 211 rushing yards, and John Simmons with 543 receiving yards.[3] Under Glenn Dobbs, Tulsa led the nation in passing for five straight years from 1962 to 1966.[4]
The following Golden Hurricane players were selected in the 1964 NFL draft} following the season.[6] [7]
8 | 99 | Bob Daugherty | Halfback | San Francisco 49ers | |
13 | 172 | Jerry Rhome | Quarterback | Dallas Cowboys | |
15 | 200 | Bill Van Burkleo | Back | Dallas Cowboys |
The following Golden Hurricane players were selected in the 1964 American Football League draft following the season.[8]
16 | 128 | Bob Daugherty | Halfback | San Diego Chargers | |
24 | 192 | Bill Van Burkleo | Halfback | San Diego Chargers | |
25 | 195 | Jerry Rhome | Quarterback | New York Jets |