The 1956 Washington Huskies football team was an American football team that represented the University of Washington during the 1956 college football season. In its only season under head coach Darrell Royal, the team compiled a 5–5 record, finished in fourth place in the Pacific Coast Conference, and was outscored 232 to 206.
Royal was hired as head coach at the University of Texas following the season, where he stayed for twenty seasons and compiled a record, including national championships in 1963, 1969, and 1970. The Huskies' next two head coaches stayed for eighteen years each: Jim Owens (1957–74) and Don James (1975–92).
Schedule
Coaching staff Jim Pittman (line) Roy Wellsey (backs) Mike Campbell (ends) John Baker (line) Jack Swarthout (freshmen)
NFL draft selections Four University of Washington Huskies were selected in the 1957 NFL draft, which lasted 30 rounds with 360 selections.
= Husky Hall of Fame
Player Position Round Pick NFL club George Strugar Tackle 3rd 27 Los Angeles Rams Dean Derby Back 5th 51 Los Angeles Rams Don McCumby Tackle 9th 106 Chicago Cardinals Credell Green Back 18th 207 Green Bay Packers
References
External links Game program: Washington vs. Washington State at Spokane – November 24, 1956