LOOKING BACK: Tulane Football Claims 1949 SEC Championship
May 21, 2020 | Football
NEW ORLEANSÂ - As the Tulane University football team prepares for the upcoming 2020 season, TulaneGreenWave.com takes a look back at some of the best seasons in Green Wave history.
In this week's edition of Looking Back, TulaneGreenWave.com examines the 1949 Tulane Green Wave football team which finished with a 7-2-1 record and a 5-1 conference mark to claim the 1949 SEC Championship.Â
The team opened the year with three straight wins and ranked as high as fourth in the nation.Â
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RECAPPING THE 1949 GREEN WAVE
All-American Eddie Price ran wild again, rushing for 1,137 yards in only nine games as Tulane finished 7-2-1. Price ended his fabulous career as the NCAA's all-time leading rusher with 3,095 career yards. He rushed for 238 yards against Navy that season in his finest career performance, and had five games over 100 yards in the nine he played.
The team won its first three games to stretch the school's winning streak to 11. The only losses were to Notre Dame and LSU. A big upset by LSU in the season finale probably cost Tulane a bowl berth.
Tackle Paul Lea was named All-SEC for the second season in a row, and Jimmy Glisson set school records in the secondary with four interceptions in one game and nine in a season.
Fans can purchase 2020 football season tickets in non-premium sections by visiting TulaneTix.com or by calling (504) 861-WAVE (9283). Season ticket deposits for premium sections are also on sale. All deposits are $50 and are non-refundable.
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Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Follow Tulane football on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @GreenWaveFB. Fans also follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
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WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, all-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
In this week's edition of Looking Back, TulaneGreenWave.com examines the 1949 Tulane Green Wave football team which finished with a 7-2-1 record and a 5-1 conference mark to claim the 1949 SEC Championship.Â
The team opened the year with three straight wins and ranked as high as fourth in the nation.Â
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RECAPPING THE 1949 GREEN WAVE
All-American Eddie Price ran wild again, rushing for 1,137 yards in only nine games as Tulane finished 7-2-1. Price ended his fabulous career as the NCAA's all-time leading rusher with 3,095 career yards. He rushed for 238 yards against Navy that season in his finest career performance, and had five games over 100 yards in the nine he played.
The team won its first three games to stretch the school's winning streak to 11. The only losses were to Notre Dame and LSU. A big upset by LSU in the season finale probably cost Tulane a bowl berth.
Tackle Paul Lea was named All-SEC for the second season in a row, and Jimmy Glisson set school records in the secondary with four interceptions in one game and nine in a season.
Fans can purchase 2020 football season tickets in non-premium sections by visiting TulaneTix.com or by calling (504) 861-WAVE (9283). Season ticket deposits for premium sections are also on sale. All deposits are $50 and are non-refundable.
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Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Follow Tulane football on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @GreenWaveFB. Fans also follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
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WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, all-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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