1959 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football team

The 1959 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football team was an American football team that represented Hofstra College as an independent during the 1959 NCAA College Division football season. In their tenth year under head coach Howdy Myers, the Flying Dutchmen compiled a 9–0 record and outscored opponents by a total of 275 to 44. George Dempster and Chet O'Neill were the team co-captains.^[1] It was the first undefeated season in the 25-year history of Hofstra's football program.^[2] The team broke the school's single-game scoring record with 65 points against Post.^[3]

1959 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football
Conference	Independent
Record	9–0
Head coach	Howdy Myers (10th season)
Captains	George Dempster Chet O'Neill
Home stadium	Hofstra Field
Seasons ← 1958 1960 →

1959 NCAA College Division independents football records

v t e	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
Hofstra			–					9	–	0	–	0
Howard (AL)			–					9	–	1	–	0
Buffalo			–					8	–	1	–	0
Carnegie Tech			–					7	–	1	–	0
Cal Poly Pomona			–					7	–	1	–	1
North Park			–					6	–	1	–	1
Santa Clara			–					4	–	1	–	0
No. 8 Southern Connecticut State ^			–					8	–	2	–	0
Northern Michigan			–					6	–	2	–	0
UC Riverside			–					5	–	2	–	0
Montana State			–					6	–	3	–	0
Carthage			–					5	–	3	–	1
Louisville			–					6	–	4	–	0
Memphis State			–					6	–	4	–	0
Mississippi Southern			–					6	–	4	–	0
Arlington State			–					4	–	3	–	0
Sewanee			–					4	–	3	–	1
Abilene Christian			–					5	–	5	–	0
Baldwin–Wallace			–					4	–	4	–	0
Washington and Lee			–					3	–	4	–	1
Xavier			–					4	–	6	–	0
Wabash			–					3	–	5	–	1
Rose Poly			–					2	–	4	–	1
Arkansas State			–					3	–	6	–	0
Hawaii			–					3	–	6	–	0
Trinity (TX)			–					3	–	6	–	0
Pepperdine			–					2	–	5	–	1
Chattanooga			–					3	–	7	–	0
Tampa			–					3	–	7	–	0
Drake			–					2	–	7	–	0
Northeastern			–					1	–	6	–	1
Washington University			–					1	–	7	–	0
St. Norbert			–					0	–	6	–	1
^ – NAIA playoff participant Rankings from NAIA poll

The team's statistical leaders included Tom MacDonald with 1,168 passing yards, Bill Kolb with 371 rushing yards, and Bob DeNeef with 545 receiving yards and 39 points scored.

The Flying Dutchmen played their home games at Hofstra Field in Hempstead on Long Island, New York.

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
October 2	at Upsala	East Orange, NJ	W 6–0		^[4]
October 10	Bridgeport	Hofstra Field Hempstead, NY	W 47–0		^[5]
October 17	C.W. Post	Hofstra Field Hempstead, NY	W 65–14		^[3]
October 24	at Temple	Temple Stadium Philadelphia, PA	W 15–0	2,500	^[6]
October 31	Muhlenberg	Hofstra Field Hempstead, NY	W 18–0		^[7]
November 7	Gettysburg	Hofstra Field Hempstead, NY	W 18–6		^[8]
November 14	at Springfield	Springfield, MA	W 31–6		^[9]
November 21	at Merchant Marine	Kings Point, NY	W 40–18		^[10]
November 26	Scranton	Hofstra Field Hempstead, NY	W 35–0	5,500	^[11]^[12]
Homecoming

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References

1. "All-Time Results". 2009 Hofstra University Football Media Guide. Hempstead, N.Y.: Hofstra University. p. 141. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
2. "Hofstra Closes Season Unbeaten". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. November 27, 1959. p. 30 – via Newspapers.com.
3. Dick Clemente (October 18, 1959). "Hofstra Routs Post In 65-14 Uprising". Newsday. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.
4. Bob Zellner (October 3, 1959). "MacDonald Leads Attack As Hofstra Downs Upsala". Newsday. p. 30 – via Newspapers.com.
5. Bob Zeller (October 12, 1959). "Hofstra and Post Continue Unbeaten". Newsday. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Unbeaten Hofstra Blanks Temple". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 25, 1959. p. 2S – via Newspapers.com.
7. Dick Clemente (November 2, 1959). "Hofstra Downs Mules". Newsday. p. 133 – via Newspapers.com.
8. Dick Clemente (November 9, 1959). "Hofstra Accents Defense to Cement Win". Newsday. p. 21 – via Newspapers.com.
9. Bob Zellner (November 16, 1959). "'Ourselves' Loom as Tough Hofstra Foe". Newsday. p. 17c – via Newspapers.com.
10. Bob Zellner (November 23, 1959). "Hofstra Wins, But Howdy Myers Isn't Happy". Newsday. p. 21c – via Newspapers.com.
11. Stanley Haller (November 27, 1959). "Dutchmen Remain Unbeaten: U of S Is Beaten By Hofstra, 35-0". The Scranton Tribune. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
12. "Hofstra Wins, 35-0, to End Perfect Year". New York Daily News. November 27, 1959. p. C20 – via Newspapers.com.
13. "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved April 30, 2023.