1953 Western Reserve Red Cats football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record5–3–1 (1–2–1 MAC)
Head coach
CaptainGordon McCarter
Home stadiumClarke Field
Seasons
← 1952
1954 →
1953 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Ohio $ 5 – 0 – 1 6 – 2 – 1
Miami (OH) 3 – 0 – 1 7 – 1 – 1
Kent State 3 – 1 – 0 7 – 2 – 0
Toledo 2 – 3 – 0 3 – 6 – 0
Western Reserve 1 – 2 – 1 5 – 3 – 1
Western Michigan 0 – 4 – 1 1 – 6 – 1
Bowling Green 0 – 4 – 0 1 – 8 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1953 Western Reserve Red Cats football team represented the Western Reserve University—now referred to as Case Western Reserve University—as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1953 college football season. Led by third-year head coach Edward L. Finnigan, the Red Cats compiled an overall record of 5–3–1 with a mark of 1–2–1 in conference play, placing fifth in the MAC. Fullback Gordon McCarter was the team's captain. Wes Stevens served as line coach.

The final Thanksgiving Day rivalry game against Case Tech was played this season.[1]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 26Toledo
W 21–20
October 3Kent State
  • Clarke Field
  • Cleveland, OH
L 0–27
October 10at Ohio
L 0–39[2]
October 17at Buffalo*
W 26–64,823[3][4]
October 24at Cincinnati*
L 0–66
October 312:00 p.m.Washington University*
  • Clarke Field
  • Cleveland, OH
W 20–145,000[5][6]
November 7Western Michigan
  • Clarke Field
  • Cleveland, OH
T 14–14< 200[7]
November 14at Butler*
W 21–205,000[8]
November 26Case Tech*
  • Clarke Field
  • Cleveland, OH
W 35–197,500

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References

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 13, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2017.((cite web)): CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Ohio U. Romps Over Reserve". Dayton Daily News. October 11, 1953. p. IV-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "U. B. Hopes to Win Through Air in Game At Stadium Tonight". Buffalo Evening News. October 17, 1953. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Findlay Game Ahead Keeps Spirits Aglow For Battered Bulls". Buffalo Evening News. October 19, 1953. p. 28 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Herman, Jack (October 31, 1953). "Bears Out To Spoil Cats' Homecoming". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 2B. Retrieved July 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  6. ^ "W. Reserve's Delaney Makes the Difference As Bears Lose, 20-14". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. November 1, 1953. p. 1E. Retrieved July 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  7. ^ "W. Reserve, Broncos Tie". Detroit Free Press. November 8, 1953. p. D5 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ The Cincinnati Enquirer from Cincinnati, Ohio on November 15, 1953 · Page 61
  9. ^ WRU Football 1953/54
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