The 1947 Purdue Boilermakers football team was an

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team that represented

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during the

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. In their first season under head coach

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, the Boilermakers compiled a 5–4 record, finished in tie for fourth place in the

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with a 3–3 record against conference opponents, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 205 to 130. Notable players from the 1947 Purdue team included halfback

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and tackle Phil O'Reilly.

Schedule

Roster

Season summary

Ohio State

*Harry Szulborski 23 rushes, 172 yards

Boston

*Harry Szulborski 17 rushes, 166 yards

Iowa

*Harry Szulborski 16 rushes, 134 yards

Minnesota

*Norbert Adams 24 rushes, 138 yards

Pittsburgh

*Harry Szulborski 15 rushes, 119 yards 2020 Purdue Record Book
Retrieved 2021-Jan-02.

References

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Purdue Boilermakers football seasons

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