December 8, 1973 - Abilene Christian Athletics

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December 8, 1973

12/8/1973 12:00:00 AM | Top Sports

Head coach Wally Bullington's team wins the first of two NAIA Division I national football championships with a 42-14 win over Elon College in the Champion Bowl in Shreveport La. During the season the Wildcats outscored opponents 466-206 and the defense had a string of 11 straight shutout quarters. The team set 16 Wildcat records, nine of which still stand.

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