1929 Tulane Green Wave football team

The 1929 Tulane Green Wave football team represented Tulane University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1929 college football season. Led by third-year head coach Bernie Bierman and captain Bill Banker, the Green Wave posted a 9–0, undefeated record and outscored opponents 297–45.[1] Tulane compiled a mark of 6–0 in conference play, winning the SoCon title.

1929 Tulane Green Wave football
SoCon champion
ConferenceSouthern Conference
Record9–0 (6–0 SoCon)
Head coach
Offensive schemeSingle-wing
CaptainBill Banker
Home stadiumTulane Stadium
(capacity: 35,000)
1929 Southern Conference football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 10 Tulane $ 6 –0 –09 –0 –0
Tennessee 6 –0 –19 –0 –1
North Carolina 7 –1 –09 –1 –0
Florida 6 –1 –08 –2 –0
Vanderbilt 5 –1 –07 –2 –0
Kentucky 3 –1 –16 –1 –1
Georgia 4 –2 –06 –4 –0
VMI 4 –2 –08 –2 –0
Duke 2 –1 –04 –6 –0
LSU 3 –2 –06 –3 –0
Alabama 4 –3 –06 –3 –0
Clemson 3 –3 –08 –3 –0
VPI 2 –3 –05 –4 –0
Georgia Tech 3 –5 –03 –6 –0
South Carolina 2 –5 –06 –5 –0
Virginia 1 –3 –24 –3 –2
Maryland 1 –3 –14 –4 –2
Washington and Lee 1 –4 –13 –5 –1
Ole Miss 0 –4 –21 –6 –2
Mississippi A&M 0 –3 –11 –5 –2
Sewanee 0 –4 –12 –5 –2
NC State 0 –5 –01 –8 –0
Auburn 0 –7 –02 –7 –0
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from Dickinson System

Before the season

The team would feature a veteran backfield of quarterback Dick Baumbach, halfbacks Ike Armstrong and captain Bill Banker, and fullbacks Fred Seeuws and Jack Pizzano.[2][3]

Schedule
DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 28Northwestern State*
W 40–6
October 5Texas A&M*
  • Tulane Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA
W 13–10
October 12Mississippi A&M
  • Tulane Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA
W 34–0
October 19Southwestern Louisiana*
  • Tulane Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA
W 60–0[4]
October 26Georgia Tech
  • Tulane Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA
W 20–14
November 2vs. Georgia
W 21–1515,000
November 9Auburn
  • Tulane Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA (rivalry)
W 52–0
November 16Sewanee
  • Tulane Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA
W 18–0
November 28at LSU
W 21–0
  • *Non-conference game

[5]

Season summary

Louisiana Normal

In the season opener against Louisiana Normal (today Northwestern State), Tulane won 40–6.

The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Upton (center), Roberts (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[6]

Texas A&M

After leading at the half 7–2, Tulane allowed the Texas A&M Aggies to take the lead 8–7. A pass from Ike Armstrong to Wop Glover in the last quarter got the win. After a safety, Tulane won 13–10.[2]

The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Upton (center), Roberts (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[7]

Mississippi A&M

In the third week of play, Tulane defeated the Mississippi Aggies 34–0. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[8]

Southwestern Louisiana
SW Louisiana at Tulane
1 234Total
SW Louisiana 0 000 0
• Tulane 19 131414 60
  • Date: October 19
  • Location: New Orleans, LA
  • Game attendance: 10,000

Sources:

The Green Wave romped 60–0 over Southwestern Louisiana. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[9]

Georgia Tech

During the game with Georgia Tech, Banker wore a helmet onto the field because coach Bernie Bierman threatened to yank him out of the game. But the helmet slipped over his eyes as the Yellow Jackets were preparing to kickoff, so Banker tossed it to the sideline, and was never taken out, calling Bierman's bluff.[10] Tulane went on to win 20–14.

The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[11]

Georgia
Tulane at Georgia
1 234Total
• Tulane 7 770 21
Georgia 2 1300 15

Sources:[12]

The Green Wave defeated Georgia, conquerors of Yale, in Columbus 21–15, twice coming from behind.[12] For the first score, end Vernon "Catfish" Smith nailed Bill Banker behind the line for a safety.[12] After Tulane blocked a punt, Banker put in a touchdown for the lead.[12]

Tulane's second touchdown came on a 62-yard run from Ike Armstrong. Georgia's Smith next caught a pass and went 20 yards to the goal. Georgia went ahead 15–14 after Ripper Roberts intercepted a pass and ran 60 yards for the touchdown.[12] Tulane won on an ensuing 80-yard drive, in a 2-yard run from Banker.[12]

The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Boenger (left guard), Robert (center), McCormick (right guard), Luker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[12]

Auburn

All of the reserves got to play in the 52–0 romp over Auburn.[2] The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[13]

Sewanee

Tulane defeated the Sewanee Tigers 18–0. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), McCormick (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Banker (left halfback), Armstrong (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[14]

LSU

The Green Wave won 21–0 over rival LSU. The first touchdown came on a pass from backer to Armstrong.[2] Jerry Dalrymple scored the next touchdown, snatching a pass from Armstrong and running more than half the field for a score.[2] Preacher Roberts returned an interception for the final score.[2]

Postseason

Roberts' performance in the LSU game netted him next year's captaincy.[2] Roberts was selected All-Southern.[15]

Tulane won the SoCon, and was invited to the Rose Bowl.[16]

Players

Depth chart

The following chart provides a visual depiction of Tulane's lineup during the 1929 season with games started at the position reflected in parentheses. The chart mimics a single wing on offense.

Line
Number Player Position Games
started		 Hometown
28Maury BodengerguardNew Orleans
29Jerry DalrympleendArkadelphia, Arkansas
17Calvert DeColignytackleNew Orleans
14William DraweendNew Orleans
9Vernon HaynesendArkansas City, Arkansas
21Jack HollandendShreveport
10Doyle MageeendFranklinton
25Mangumguard
30Elmer McCancetackle
12John McCormickguardMonroe
23William PenneyguardGuatemala City, C. A.
32Lloyd Robertscenter
33Charles Ruckertackle
24Claggert Uptonguard, centerNew Orleans

Backfield
Number Player Position Games
started		 Hometown
6Ike Armstronghalfback
18Bill BankerhalfbackLake Charles
1Dick Baumbachquarterback
4Red DawsonquarterbackRiver Falls, Wisconsin
5Wop GloverhalfbackBay St. Louis, Mississippi
3George HaikhalfbackBogalusa
22Elmer Masseyhalfback
16Jack Pizzanofullback
15Fred Seeuwsfullback
7Hugh WhatleyhalfbackRayville
8John WhatleyhalfbackRayville

Unlisted
Number Player
11Ford
13Young
26Bankston

References
  1. "Year-By-Year Summaries (1920s)".
  2. Jambalaya 1929, p. 170
  3. "Tulane To Lose Eight Gridders". The Evening Independent. December 2, 1929.
  4. "Tulane rolls up big score on Bulldogs". The Shreveport Times. October 20, 1929. Retrieved July 30, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "1929 Tulane Green Wave Schedule and Results - College Football at Sports-Reference.com".
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  10. "Bill Banker". Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
  11. "Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Georgia Tech :: Tulane University Football Programs". Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  12. "Tulane Wins Over Georgia, 21 to 15, In Brilliant Game". The Anniston Star. November 2, 1929. p. 6. Retrieved May 27, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  13. "Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Auburn :: Tulane University Football Programs". Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  14. "Tulane University Football Program; Tulane vs. Sewanee :: Tulane University Football Programs". Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  15. "All-Southern Grid Teams Picked". The Morning Herald. December 4, 1929. Retrieved March 5, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  16. "Tulane Football Yearly Records".

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