The 1951 Purdue Boilermakers football team was an American football team that represented Purdue University during the

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. In their fifth season under head coach

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, the Boilermakers compiled a 5–4 record, finished in second place in the Big Ten Conference with a 4–1 record against conference opponents, and outscored opponents by a total of 153 to 152. Notable players on the 1951 Purdue team included quarterback Dale Samuels and end

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* Phil Klezek 13 rushes, 143 yards

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