1955 Washington University Bears football
ConferenceIndependent
Record5–4
Head coach
Home stadiumFrancis Field
Seasons
← 1954
1956 →
1955 Midwestern college football independents records
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Ferris Institute   –   6 – 1 – 0
No. 9 Notre Dame   –   8 – 2 – 0
Xavier   –   7 – 2 – 0
Carthage   –   6 – 2 – 0
Wabash   –   5 – 3 – 1
Michigan Tech   –   4 – 3 – 0
Washington University   –   5 – 4 – 0
Drake   –   4 – 4 – 0
Youngstown   –   4 – 5 – 0
Dayton   –   3 – 6 – 0
Marquette   –   2 – 6 – 1
Baldwin–Wallace   –   2 – 6 – 0
Cincinnati   –   1 – 6 – 2
Rose Poly   –   1 – 6 – 1
Northern Michigan   –   0 – 7 – 0
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1955 Washington University Bears football team was an American football team that represented Washington University in St. Louis as an independent during the 1955 college football season. Led by third-year head coach Carl Snavely, the Bears compiled a record of 5–4.[1] Washington University played home games at Francis Field in St. Louis.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 24Missouri Mines
L 13–20[2][3]
October 1Wabash
  • Francis Field
  • St. Louis, MO
W 20–144,500[4][5]
October 82:00 p.m.Drake
  • Francis Field
  • St. Louis, MO
KSD-TVL 19–39[6][7][8]
October 15at Western Reserve
L 6–91,200[9][10]
October 22at Western Michigan
W 26–148,000[11]
October 29Washington and Leedagger
  • Francis Field
  • St. Louis, MO
W 27–07,500[12][13]
November 5at Southern Illinois
W 32–139,400[14][15]
November 122:00 p.m.Butler
  • Francis Field
  • St. Louis, MO
KDS-TVW 41–20[16][17][18]
November 19Bradley
  • Francis Field
  • St. Louis, MO
L 20–272,500[19]

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References

  1. ^ "2019 Football Record Book" (PDF). Washington University in St. Louis. p. 16. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  2. ^ Rice, Jack (September 25, 1955). "Alert Miners Defeat Washington, 20 To 13". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 1D. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ Rice, Jack (September 25, 1955). "Missouri Miners Beat Washington, 20 to 13 (continued)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 4D. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ^ Rice, Jack (October 2, 1955). "Bears Beat Wabash on Long Pass Play, 20-14". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 1E. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  5. ^ Rice, Jack (October 2, 1955). "Bears Beat Wabash On Long Pass Play (continued)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 2E. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  6. ^ Gould, Charles (October 8, 1955). "Bears, Drake Resume Old Rivalry Today". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 9. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  7. ^ Rice, Jack (October 9, 1955). "Bears Are Draped By Drake, 39-19". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 1E. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  8. ^ Rice, Jack (October 9, 1955). "Washington Takes It On Chin From Drake (continued)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 3E. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  9. ^ Rice, Jack (October 16, 1955). "Bears Beaten, 9 to 6, By Misguided Missiles". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 1D. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  10. ^ Rice, Jack (October 16, 1955). "Reserve Beats Bears On Pass Interceptions". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 2D. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  11. ^ "3 TDs by Siegel as Bears Win". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. October 23, 1955. pp. 1E, 2E – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ Broeg, Bob (October 30, 1955). "85-Yard TD Run by Bob Ladd as Bears Down Wash. & Lee". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 1D. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  13. ^ Broeg, Bob (October 30, 1955). "Bobb Ladd in 85-Yard TD Run as Bears Beat Washington and Lee". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 2D. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  14. ^ "Bears Beat S.I.U., Siegel Gets 3 TDs". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. November 6, 1955. p. 1D. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  15. ^ "Bears Defeat S.I.U., Siegel Gets 3 TDs, Polkinghorne Two (continued)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. November 6, 1955. p. 2D. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  16. ^ Morrison, Robert (November 12, 1955). "Siegel Still Doubtful Starter as the Bears Seek Fourth Straight". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 6A. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  17. ^ Morrison, Robert (November 13, 1955). "Bears Wallop Butler 41-20; Miles Scores Three Touchdowns". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 1D. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  18. ^ Morrison, Robert (November 13, 1955). "Bears Roll Up 41-20 Margin Over Butler For Fourth Straight (continued)". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 3D. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  19. ^ Morrison, Robert (November 20, 1955). "Washington U. Gets 14 Quick Points, Bradley Sails to 27-20 Win". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 2G. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  20. ^ "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  21. ^ "2020-21 Football Record Book" (PDF). Washington University in St. Louis. p. 16. Retrieved January 3, 2023.


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