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1939 William & Mary Indians football
ConferenceSouthern Conference
Record6–2–1 (2–0–1 SoCon)
Head coach
CaptainJohn Dillard, Loyd Phillips
Home stadiumCary Field
Seasons← 19381940 →
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

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.

Schedule

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

References

  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.
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