The 1952 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team represented South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now South Dakota State University) during the 1952 American college football season. The Jackrabbits competed as a member of the North Central Conference (NCC), which was part of the NCAA’s College Division at the time.
Head coach
The team was led by head coach Ralph Ginn, who was in his sixth season at the helm of the Jackrabbits program.
Season overview
Specific details regarding the Jackrabbits’ overall win‑loss record, conference record, final conference standing, game‑by‑game results, and individual player statistics for the 1952 season are not comprehensively documented in readily available encyclopedic sources. Consequently, precise performance data for the 1952 team cannot be confirmed without further archival research.
Contextual information
- The North Central Conference in 1952 comprised several regional institutions, and South Dakota State traditionally fielded competitive teams within that league.
- Ralph Ginn coached the Jackrabbits from 1947 through 1968, overseeing numerous winning seasons and conference titles during his tenure.
Assessment of available information
While the existence of a 1952 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team is established, the lack of detailed, verifiable records in standard encyclopedic references necessitates a cautious presentation of the season’s specifics. Further investigation into university archives, contemporary newspaper accounts, or specialized sports history publications would be required to provide a complete statistical account of the 1952 campaign.
