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1961 Wheaton Crusaders football team
| 1961 Wheaton Crusaders football |
|---|
| Independent |
| 8–0 |
| Jack Swartz (1st season) |
| Dave Iha |
| McCully Field |
The 1961 Wheaton Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented Wheaton College as an independent during the 1961 college football season. In their first year under head coach Jack Swartz, the Crusaders compiled a perfect 8–0 record and outscored opponents by a total of 217 to 37.
Tackle Dave "The Bear" Kemna played on both offense and defense and was selected as a second-team player on the 1961 Little All-America college football team. Dave Iha was a co-captain and was selected as the team's most valuable player.
The team played its home games at McCully Field in Wheaton, Illinois.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16 | Valparaiso | McCully FieldWheaton, IL | W 35–13 | ||
| September 23 | at Northern Illinois | Glidden FieldDeKalb, IL | W 7–2 | 3,600 | |
| September 30 | at Hope | Riverview ParkHolland, MI | W 20–0 | 2,500 | |
| October 7 | at Wayne State (MI) | Tartar FieldDetroit, MI | W 57–0 | ||
| October 14 | Bradley | McCully FieldWheaton, IL | W 29–8 | ||
| October 21 | at North Central (IL) | Naperville, IL (Little Brass Bell) | W 20–7 | 7,500 | |
| October 28 | at Washington University | Francis FieldSt. Louis, MO | W 22–0 | ||
| November 4 | Carroll (WI) | McCully FieldWheaton, IL | W 27–7 |
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