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First National Championship Football Team

The football program first fielded a national championship team in 1938.

Written by Betsey B. Creekmore

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Title First National Championship Football Team
Author Betsey B. Creekmore
Keywords First National Championship Football Team
Website Name Volopedia
Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
URL https://volopedia.lib.utk.edu/entries/first-national-championship-football-team/
Access Date January 3, 2026
Original Published Date September 25, 2018
Date of Last Update October 7, 2018

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National Championships—Football

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