The 1952 East Texas State Lions football team was an

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team that represented East Texas State Teachers College—now known as

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–as a member of the

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(LSC) during the 1952 college football season. Led by second-year head coach

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, the Lions compiled an overall record of 11–0 with a mark of 5–0 in conference play, winning the LSC title. East Texas State was invited to the Tangerine Bowl, where the Lions beat

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