Hope Flying Dutchmen football, 1940–1949

1940–1942, 1946–1949 Hope Flying Dutchmen football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Head coach

The Hope Flying Tigers football program, 1940–1949 represented Hope College of Holland, Michigan, during the 1940s in college football as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). The team was led by head coaches Bud Hinga (1931–1942) and Al Vanderbush (1946–1954). The football program was suspended from 1943 to 1945 due to World War II.

1940

1940 Hope Flying Dutchmen football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record3–3–1 (2–2–1 MIAA)
Head coach
1940 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Albion $ 5 – 0 – 0 7 – 1 – 0
Alma 4 – 1 – 0 5 – 2 – 0
Hope 2 – 2 – 1 3 – 3 – 1
Hillsdale 2 – 2 – 1 2 – 4 – 1
Adrian 1 – 4 – 0 1 – 7 – 0
Kalamazoo 0 – 5 – 0 1 – 6 – 1
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1940 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College of Hope, Michigan. In their 10th year under head coach Bud Hinga, the Dutchmen compiled a 3–3–1 record (2–2–1 against MIAA opponents) and finished in third place in the MIAA.

Hope was ranked at No. 443 (out of 697 college football teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score system for 1940.[1]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 20Ferris Institute*Holland, MIW 35–0
September 28at AdrianAdrian, MIW 20–0[2]
October 4AlmaHolland, MIL 7–19
October 12at KalamazooKalamazoo, MIW 7–0[3]
October 26at HillsdaleHillsdale, MIT 6–6[4]
November 2AlbionHolland, MIL 0–65,000[5]
November 9Grand Rapids*Holland, MIL 6–10[6]
  • *Non-conference game

1941

1941 Hope Flying Dutchmen football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record3–2–3 (2–1–2 MIAA)
Head coach
1941 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Alma $ 4 – 0 – 1 6 – 0 – 1
Albion 3 – 1 – 1 3 – 4 – 1
Hope 2 – 1 – 2 3 – 2 – 3
Kalamazoo 2 – 2 – 1 5 – 2 – 1
Hillsdale 1 – 3 – 1 3 – 4 – 1
Adrian 0 – 5 – 0 2 – 6 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1941 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College of Hope, Michigan. In their 11th year under head coach Bud Hinga, the Dutchmen compiled a 3–2–3 record (2–1–2 against MIAA opponents), finished in third place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 36 to 35.

Three Hope players were selected as first-team players on the 1941 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team: halfback Don Defouw; center William Tappen; and tackle Martin Bekken.[7]

Hope was ranked at No. 501 (out of 681 teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System.[8]

DateOpponentSiteResultSource
September 19Grand Rapids*W 10–0
September 26Michigan State Normal*Holland, MIT 0–0[9]
October 3at AlmaAlma, MIT 7–7[10]
October 17Grand Rapids*Holland, MIL 0–16[11]
October 24HillsdaleHolland, MIW 6–0
November 1at Albion
L 0–7[12]
November 8Kalamazoo*Holland, MIT 6–6[13]
November 14AdrianHolland, MIW 6–0[14]
  • *Non-conference game

1942

1942 Hope Flying Dutchmen football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record1–4–2 (1–3 MIAA)
Head coach
1942 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Alma $ 4 – 0 – 0 7 – 0 – 0
Kalamazoo 2 – 2 – 0 4 – 3 – 0
Albion 2 – 2 – 0 4 – 4 – 0
Hillsdale 1 – 3 – 0 3 – 5 – 0
Hope 1 – 3 – 0 1 – 4 – 2
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1942 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College during the 1942 college football season. In their 12th year under head coach Bud Hinga, the Flying Dutchmen compiled a 1–4–2 record (1–3 in MIAA games) and finished in a tie for last place out of five teams in the MIAA.

Wartime suspension

In 1943, Hope lost many of its students to military service due to World War II. By July 1943, Hillsdale had announced that it would be unable to field a team, and Hope coach Hinga announced that Hope was wating to see "if we have any boys" to field a team.[15] In late September, Hinga announced that Hope was withdrawing from intercollegiate football due to the shortage of manpower. Hope was the tenth Michigan school to withdraw from competition.[16] Hope did not field a team during the 1943, 1944, or 1945 seasons.

1946

1946 Hope Flying Dutchmen football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record6–2 (3–2 MIAA)
Head coach
1946 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Hillsdale + 4 – 1 – 0 7 – 1 – 0
Kalamazoo + 4 – 1 – 0 6 – 2 – 0
Hope 3 – 2 – 0 6 – 2 – 0
Albion 2 – 3 – 0 3 – 5 – 0
Alma 2 – 3 – 0 2 – 5 – 0
Adrian 0 – 5 – 0 0 – 8 – 0
  • + – Conference co-champions

The 1946 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College of Hope, Michigan. In their first year under head coach Al Vanderbush, the Dutchmen compiled a 6–2 record (3–2 against MIAA opponents), finished in third place in the MIAA, shut out five of eight opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 160 to 40.[17]

Two Hope players, quarterback Nick Yonker and end Dan Schriemer, were selected as first-team players on the 1946 All-Star M.I.A.A. football team. Yoner was a unanimous pick.[18]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 20Ferris Institute*Holland, MIW 38–6[19][20]
September 27at AlbionAlbion, MIW 26–0[21]
October 4Michigan State Normal*Holland, MIW 13–0[22]
October 10at Grand Rapids*Grand Rapids, MIW 20–0[23]
October 19at KalamazooKalamazoo, MIL 0–135,500[24]
October 26AlmaHolland, MIW 24–06,000[25]
November 2at AdrianAdrian, MIW 19–0[26]
November 16at HillsdaleHillsdale, MIL 20–21[27]
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming

1947

1947 Hope Flying Dutchmen football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record5–2–1 (3–1–1 MIAA)
Head coach
1947 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Hillsdale + 3 – 0 – 2 7 – 0 – 2
Kalamazoo + 3 – 0 – 2 4 – 1 – 3
Hope 3 – 1 – 1 5 – 2 – 1
Alma 2 – 2 – 1 5 – 3 – 1
Adrian 1 – 4 – 0 3 – 5 – 0
Albion 0 – 5 – 0 0 – 8 – 0
  • + – Conference co-champions

The 1947 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College during the 1947 college football season. In their second year under head coach Al Vanderbush, the Flying Dutchmen compiled a 5–2–1 record (3–1–1 in conference games) and finished in third place in the MIAA.

1948

1948 Hope Flying Dutchmen football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record5–3 (2–3 MIAA)
Head coach
1948 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Alma $ 5 – 0 – 0 8 – 0 – 0
Kalamazoo 3 – 1 – 1 4 – 4 – 1
Hillsdale 2 – 2 – 1 6 – 2 – 1
Hope 2 – 3 – 0 5 – 3 – 0
Adrian 2 – 3 – 0 5 – 4 – 0
Albion 0 – 5 – 0 2 – 6 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1948 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College during the 1948 college football season. In their third year under head coach Al Vanderbush, the Flying Dutchmen compiled a 5–3 record (2–3 in conference games) and finished in a tie for fourth place in the MIAA.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 24Michigan State Normal*Holland, MIW 13–0
Monmouth*Holland, MIW 13–7
AdrianHolland, MIL 13–14
HillsdaleHolland, MIW 7–0
Grand Rapids JC*Holland, MIW 32–13
AlbionHolland, MIW 33–6
at KalamazooKalamazoo, MIL 7–9
November 13AlmaHolland, MIL 13–25[28]
  • *Non-conference game

1949

1949 Hope Flying Dutchmen football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record7–1 (4–1 MIAA)
Head coach
1949 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Hillsdale $ 5 – 0 – 0 9 – 1 – 0
Hope 4 – 1 – 0 7 – 1 – 0
Alma 2 – 2 – 1 5 – 2 – 1
Adrian 2 – 2 – 1 4 – 3 – 1
Kalamazoo 1 – 4 – 0 2 – 6 – 0
Albion 0 – 5 – 0 2 – 6 – 1
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1949 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College during the 1949 college football season. In their fourth year under head coach Al Vanderbush, the Dutchmen compiled a 7–1 record (4–1 in conference games) and finished in second place in the MIAA.

References

  1. ^ Dr. E. E. Litkenhous (December 19, 1940). "Final 1940 Litkenhous Ratings". The Boston Globe. p. 22 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Hope Defeats Adrian, 20 to 0: All Three Touchdowns Come as a Result of Long Gallops". The Detroit Free Press. September 29, 1940. p. Sport 3 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Hope's Passes Beat Hornets". The Lansing State Journal. October 13, 1940. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Hope and Hillsdale Play to 6-6 Tie". The Detroit Free Press. October 27, 1940. p. Sport 7 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Albion Keeps Its Record Clean". Detroit Free Press. November 3, 1940. p. Sport 5 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "G.R. College Conquers Hope, 19-6". Lansing State Journal. November 9, 1940. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Championship Alma Eleven Places Four Men On All-Conference Team: Albion Places Only One Man". The Lansing State Journal. November 22, 1941. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Dr. E. E. Litkenhous (December 26, 1941). "Gophers Grid Kings Over 6-Year Span: Tennessee 2d, Pitt 3d Over Period Litkenhous Ratins Are Published". The Courier-Journal. p. Sports 4 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Hurons Miss Two Opportunities, Hold Hope to 0-0 Tie". The Ypsilanti Daily Press. September 27, 1941. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Alma Gridmen Tied By Hope". The Lansing State Journal. October 4, 1941. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Grand Rapids Upsets Hope". The Detroit Free Press. October 18, 1941. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ "Albion's Champions Remain in Race, 7-0". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. November 2, 1941. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ "Hope, Kalamazoo Tie on Very Wet Field". Detroit Sunday Times. November 9, 1941. p. II-4 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ "Hope Defeats Adrian in M.I.A.A. Tussle, 6-0". Lansing State Journal. November 15, 1941. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "Hope Football Is Uncertain". The Grand Rapids Press. July 17, 1943. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ^ "Alma Is Only MIAA School in Football". Jackson Citizen Patriot. September 29, 1943. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ 1947 NCAA Football Guide, p. 183.
  18. ^ "Hillsdale Places Four On All-Star M.I.A.A. Roster". The Times Herald. Port Huron, Michigan. November 28, 1946. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ "Hope Hands 38-6 Loss To Ferris State". The Lansing State Journal. United Press. September 21, 1946. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
  20. ^ "Hope's War Veterans Roll Over Ferris, 38-6". Detroit Free Press. Associated Press. September 21, 1946. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
  21. ^ "Briton Gridders Set For Opener with Hope". Battle creek Enquirer. September 24, 1946. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
  22. ^ "Hope Springs Grid Upset on Hurons, 13-0". Detroit Free Press. Associated Press. October 5, 1946. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
  23. ^ "Hope's Passes Defeat Grand Rapids JC, 20-0". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. United Press. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
  24. ^ "Kalamazoo Sends Hope to 1st Defeat". Detroit Free Press. October 20, 1946. p. IV-3 – via Newspapers.com.
  25. ^ "Hope Slips Alma First Defeat, 24-0". Lansing State Journal. October 27, 1946. p. 25 – via Newspapers.com.
  26. ^ "Hope Beats Adrian, 19-0, To Stay in MIAA Race". Battle Creek Enquirer. November 3, 1946. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
  27. ^ "Hillsdale Rally Nips Hope Eleven, 21-20: Win Gives Dales Tie for MIAA Title". The Enquirer and News. Battle Creek, Michigan. November 10, 1946. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
  28. ^ "Potent Alma Scots Make Final Bid For Unbeaten Season Here Saturday". The Holland Evening Sentinel. November 11, 1948. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
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