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Indiana Hoosiers football are 1945 Big Ten champs...
Indiana Hoosiers football are 1945 Big Ten champs...
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November 25, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 25, 1945
* Indiana Hoosiers NCAA football - University
* Declared 1945 Big Ten Conference champions
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "YALE TOPS PRINCETON, 20-14; INDIANA, DUKE WIN TITLES" with subhead: "Hoosiers Trip Purdue, 26-0, For First Big Ten Crown" (see images) This was the last time Indiana were named Big Ten champions before the recent game vs. Ohio State. They were named co-champions with Minnesota in 1967.
Complete Sunday edition with the major sections (80+ pages), rag edition in nice condition.
Background: In 1945, the Indiana Hoosiers football team, coached by Bo McMillin, captured the Big Ten Conference championship with a conference record of 4–0–1 and an overall record of 9–0–1, marking one of the most successful seasons in school history. The team was led by standout players such as Ben Raimondi and George Taliaferro, who provided dynamic offensive contributions, while the defense was formidable, allowing very few points over the course of the season. Indiana’s undefeated conference run included key victories over rivals like Purdue and Northwestern, and their consistent performance earned them recognition in national rankings as one of the top teams in the country. The 1945 championship was particularly notable because it represented Indiana’s first Big Ten football title in nearly two decades, cementing McMillin’s legacy and the season as a historic highlight for the program.
Category: The 20th Century
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