The 1942 Wichita Shockers football team was an

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team that represented Wichita University (now known as

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) as an independent during the

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. In their first season under head coach

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, the Shockers compiled a 5–4 record, including its first victory over

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since 1904, and outscored all opponents by a total of 125 to 106. Wichita was ranked at No. 189 (out of 590 college and military teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System for 1942.

Schedule

After the season

NFL Draft

The following Shocker was selected in the

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following the season.

References

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Wichita Shockers football The Wichita State Shockers football team was the college football program of Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. The Shockers fielded a team from 1897 to 1986. They played their home games at Cessna Stadium and were members of the Misso ...