The

1947 It was the first year of the Cold War, which would last until 1991, ending with the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Events January * January–February – Winter of 1946–47 in the United Kingdom: The worst snowfall in the country in ...

Los Angeles Dons season was their second in the

All-America Football Conference The All-America Football Conference (AAFC) was a professional American football league that challenged the established National Football League (NFL) from 1946 to 1949. One of the NFL's most formidable challengers, the AAFC attracted many of the ...

. The team failed to improve on their previous output of 7–5–2, losing seven games. They failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive season. The team's statistical leaders included Charlie O'Rourke with 1,449 passing yards, John Kimbrough with 562 rushing yards,

Dale Gentry Dale Laverne Gentry (July 2, 1917 – June 27, 1968) was an American football end. Born in Umapine, Oregon, Gentry graduated from Walla Walla High School in Walla Walla, Washington. He played college football at Washington State College ...

with 352 receiving yards, and Ben Agajanian with 84 points scored (39 extra points, 15 field goals).

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