1932 Richmond Spiders football team

The 1932 Richmond Spiders football team was an American football team that represented the University of Richmond as a member of the Virginia Conference during the 1932 college football season. In their 19th season under head coach Frank Dobson, Richmond compiled a 4–2–2 record and finished as Virginia champion.

1932 Richmond Spiders football
Virginia Conference champion
Conference	Virginia Conference
Record	4–2–2 (3–0–2 Virginia)
Head coach	Frank Dobson (19th season)
Captain	Edward Perlowski
Home stadium	City Stadium
Seasons ← 1931 1933 →

1932 Virginia Conference football standings

v t e	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
Richmond $	3	–	0	–	2			4	–	2	–	2
William & Mary	4	–	1	–	0			8	–	4	–	0
Randolph–Macon	2	–	1	–	2			5	–	1	–	2
Hampden–Sydney	1	–	1	–	2			4	–	3	–	2
Roanoke	2	–	3	–	0			4	–	5	–	0
Emory and Henry	0	–	3	–	0			4	–	4	–	1
Bridgewater	0	–	3	–	0			0	–	4	–	0
$ – Conference champion

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Source
October 1	NC State*	City Stadium Richmond, VA	L 0–9	[1]
October 8	at Cornell*	Schoellkopf Field Ithaca, NY	L 0–27	[2]
October 15	at Emory and Henry	Wytheville Stadium Wytheville, VA	W 6–0	[3]
October 22	Hampden–Sydney	City Stadium Richmond, VA	T 0–0	[4]
October 29	at Roanoke	Salem, VA	W 7–0	[5]
November 5	Randolph–Macon	City Stadium Richmond, VA	T 6–6	[6]
November 12	at VMI*	Alumni Field Lexington, VA (rivalry)	W 7–0	[7]
November 24	William & Mary	City Stadium Richmond, VA (rivalry)	W 18–7	[8]
*Non-conference game

References

1. "N.C. State conquers Richmond, 9 to 0, on rally in last period". Richmond Times-Dispatch. October 2, 1932. Retrieved November 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Cornell unimpressive in trouncing Richmond, 27 to 0". Democrat and Chronicle. October 9, 1932. Retrieved November 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Chaltain's plunge only score as Spiders beat Wasps, 6 to 0". Richmond Times-Dispatch. October 16, 1932. Retrieved November 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Spiders battle Tigers to tie". Daily Press. November 23, 1931. Retrieved November 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Spiders' early score wins, 7–0". Richmond Times-Dispatch. October 30, 1932. Retrieved November 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Jackets play Spiders to tie". The Virginian-Pilot. November 6, 1932. Retrieved November 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
7. "Dobson's sprint leads Spiders to 7–0 victory over Cadets". Richmond Times-Dispatch. November 13, 1932. Retrieved November 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
8. "Unexpected display of power results in starting upset, 18–7". Daily Press. November 25, 1932. Retrieved November 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.