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Minnesota Golden Gophers about to win football titles...
Minnesota Golden Gophers about to win football titles...
Item # 725184
November 24, 1940
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Nov. 24, 1940
* Minnesota Golden Gophers football
* Last game of season victory vs. Wisconsin
* Wins Big 10 & national championship
* Best publication to be had (very rare)
The front page of the sport's section (page 9) has a nice banner headline: "Gophers Win, 22 to 13" with subheads and related photo. Much more on the following pages with several action photos. (see images)
Complete with 50+ pages, light toning and a minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.
AI notes: The 1940 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team, coached by Bernie Bierman, completed an undefeated 8–0 season, dominating the Big Ten and claiming the national championship. Known for their stout defense and powerful running game, the Gophers outscored opponents 154–71 while going 5–0 in conference play. The season featured a memorable 7–6 victory over Michigan, a game that highlighted the team’s resilience and defensive prowess. Star halfback Bruce Smith, who would win the Heisman Trophy following the season, led a talented roster that also included standout linemen anchoring a formidable line. Playing at Memorial Stadium, Minnesota drew large crowds and cemented its status as a dominant program of the era, marking 1940 as the Gophers’ last consensus national championship before World War II significantly impacted college football.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers faced the Wisconsin Badgers on November 23, 1940, in a Big Ten conference matchup. Minnesota won decisively, 13–0, shutting out Wisconsin behind a strong defensive performance and a steady running attack. This victory capped their undefeated season and helped secure the Big Ten title, while also demonstrating the Gophers’ dominance in conference play that year. It was part of their final stretch of wins that contributed to the national championship recognition for the 1940 team.
Category: The 20th Century
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