The 1942 Saint Mary's Pre-Flight Air Devils football team represented the

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pre-flight school at

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during the

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. The team compiled a 6–3–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 210 to 92. Tex Oliver was the head coach. Two members of the team were named to the 1942 All-Navy All-America football team: Joe Ruetz at right guard and

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at quarterback. In addition, Tom Smith (right guard) and Bob Koch (right halfback) were named to the 1942 All-Navy Preflight Cadet All-America team.

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