1941 Army-Navy game... college football...

AI notes: The 1941 Army-Navy football game, played on November 29 at Philadelphia’s Municipal Stadium, saw the Navy Midshipmen defeat the Army Cadets 14–6, marking Navy’s third consecutive victory over their historic rival. Army initially led 6–0 at halftime, but Navy surged in the second half with touchdowns by Phil Hurt and Howie Clark, securing the win. The game capped a standout season for Navy, which finished 7–1–1 and ranked No. 10 in the final Associated Press poll under head coach Swede Larson, outscoring opponents 192 to 34 and posting five shutouts. Key contributors included halfback Bill Busik and tackle Bill Chewning, both named first-team All-Eastern players. Played under the looming shadow of World War II, the 1941 matchup reflected both the intensity of the rivalry and the broader national context, with heightened patriotic sentiment and a unique wartime atmosphere surrounding the contest.