1939 William & Mary Indians football team

The 1939 William & Mary Indians football team represented the College of William & Mary as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1939 college football season. Led by first-year head coach Carl M. Voyles, the Indians compiled an overall record of 6–2–1 with a mark of 2–0–1 in conference play, and finished third in the SoCon. William & Mary played home games at Cary Field in Williamsburg, Virginia.

1939 William & Mary Indians football
ConferenceSouthern Conference
Record6–2–1 (2–0–1 SoCon)
Head coach
CaptainJohn Dillard, Loyd Phillips
Home stadiumCary Field
Seasons
← 1938
1940 →
1939 Southern Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 8 Duke $ 5 0 0 8 1 0
No. 12 Clemson 4 0 0 9 1 0
William & Mary 2 0 1 6 2 1
North Carolina 5 1 0 8 1 1
VMI 3 1 1 6 3 1
Richmond 3 1 1 7 1 2
Furman 3 3 0 5 4 0
Wake Forest 3 3 0 7 3 0
NC State 2 4 0 2 8 0
Washington and Lee 1 2 0 3 4 1
South Carolina 1 3 0 3 6 1
VPI 1 4 1 4 5 1
Davidson 1 7 0 2 7 0
Maryland 0 1 0 2 7 0
The Citadel 0 4 0 3 8 0
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 23Guilford*W 31–6[1]
September 30at Navy*L 6–3120,000[2]
October 7at Apprentice*
W 39–6[3]
October 14vs. VPIT 6–66,500[4]
October 21Hapmden–Sydney*
  • Cary Field
  • Williamsburg, VA
W 26–0[5]
October 28vs. Virginia*L 6–267,500[6]
November 11Randolph–Macon*
  • Cary Field
  • Williamsburg, VA
W 19–62,000[7]
November 18Washington and Lee 
  • Cary Field
  • Williamsburg, VA
W 18–149,000[8]
November 23at Richmond
W 7–012,000[9]
  • *Non-conference game
  •  Homecoming

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References

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  1. ^ "W. and M. triumphs over Guilford, 31–6". Greensboro Daily News. September 24, 1939. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Navy's rookie backs star in comeback win". Buffalo Courier-Express. October 1, 1939. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Indians crush Apprentices by 39 to 6". Richmond Times-Dispatch. October 8, 1939. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "William and Mary surprises Tech with 6–6 tie". The Roanoke Times. October 15, 1939. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "William and Mary downs H–S Tigers handily, 26 to 0". Daily Press. October 22, 1939. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Razzle-dazzle of Murraymen downs Tribe". The Portsmouth Star. October 29, 1939. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Jackets score first, but Indians win, 19–6". Richmond Times-Dispatch. November 12, 1939. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Indians come from behind twice to snatch thrilling homecoming victory, 18–14". Daily Press. November 19, 1939. Retrieved August 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Indians upset Spiders, 7–0". Norfolk Virginian-Pilot. November 24, 1939. Retrieved November 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "1939 William & Mary Tribe Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 20, 2023.