1941 Wilmington Clippers season
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| 1941 Wilmington Clippers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | George Veneroso |
| Home field | Wilmington Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 4-3-2 (7-3-2 Unofficial) |
| Division place | No divisions |
| Playoff finish | Won Championship (Long Island Indians, 21-13) |
The 1941 Wilmington Clippers season was their fifth season in existence and their third in the American Association. Their official record was 4-3-2 but their record with exhibition games was 7-3-2. They made the playoffs and won the championship 21–13 against the Long Island Indians. Their head coach was George Veneroso.
Schedule[]
Home games on November 23 against the Hartford Blues and the New York Yankees were cancelled.
| Game | Date | Opponent | Result | Venue | Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| —[a] | September 14, 1941 | Norristown L.A.M.s | W 14–0 | L.A.M. Stadium | 3,000 | |
| 1 | September 21, 1941 | Long Island Indians | L 6–13 | Wilmington Park | 5,000 | 0–1 |
| 2 | September 28, 1941 | Paterson Panthers | T 0–0 | Hinchliffe Stadium | 6,500 | 0–1–1 |
| 3 | October 3, 1941 | Jersey City Giants | T 0–0 | Wilmington Park | 4,200 | 0–1–2 |
| 4 | October 12, 1941 | Newark Bears | L 13–16 | Wilmington Park | 5,100 | 0–2–2 |
| 5 | October 19, 1941 | Jersey City Giants | W 27–7 | Roosevelt Stadium | 6,600 | 1–2–2 |
| 6 | October 26, 1941 | New York Yankees | W 16–0 | Wilmington Park | 5,000 | 2–2–2 |
| 7 | November 2, 1941 | Long Island Indians | L 7–13 | Memorial Stadium | 7,209 | 2–3–2 |
| —[a] | November 9, 1941 | Fort DuPont | W 34–0 | Wilmington Park | 4,500 | |
| 8 | November 16, 1941 | Newark Bears | W 23–7 | Schools Stadium | 6,200 | 3–3–2 |
| 9 | November 30, 1941 | Paterson Panthers | W 28–27 | Wilmington Park | 6,000 | 4–3–2 |
| —[a] | December 7, 1941 | Richmond Arrows | W 17–0 | Wilmington Park | 2,500 |
Playoffs[]
The Clippers made the playoffs and beat the Paterson Panthers 33–0. Then they beat the Long Island Indians 21–13 in the championship. The championship game is in Bold.
| Game | Date | Opponent | Result | Venue | Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 14, 1941 | Paterson Panthers | 33-0 W | Wilmington Park | 4,500 | 4-3-2 |
| 2 | December 21, 1941 | Long Island Indians | 21-13 W | Wilmington Park | 6,500 | 4-3-2 |
References[]
- ^ "1941 Wilmington Clippers". The Pro Football Archives. Maher Sports Media. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
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