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Developed by Clark Shaughnessy at Stanford University and popularized by the Chicago Bears, the T-Formation was a balanced formation with two ends, a T-Formation quarterback, a right and left halfback, and a fullback. The formation offered better…

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Frank Sinkwich was the University of Georgia's first Heisman Trophy winner -- and the first recipient from the Deep South. He accepted the trophy while wearing his Marine Corps uniform, as he was bound for military service.

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The 1942 Bulldogs pose in their lettermens' sweaters.

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The 1950 Bulldogs run onto the field in Sanford Stadium.

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The '48 team was Coach Butts' last SEC Champion until 1959.

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Zippy Morocco was a two-sport star for the Bulldogs. He was a key player on the basketball team, and a record setting punt returner on the football team.

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The 1943 team was composed of men too young to enter military service, men who were physically unfit for service, or men finishing degree programs so that they could go on to the military. The team had a 6-4 (0-3 in the SEC) record playing a limited…

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The 1945 Bulldogs posted a 9-2 (4-2 in the SEC) record which included a 20-6 win over Tulsa in the Oil Bowl. The team was led by Charley Trippi, who returned from his military service during the season.

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Roster of the 1943 or '44 G-Day game.

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Maj. Henry 'Hammerin' Hank' Elrod was posthumously awarded a Medal of Honor for bravery in the defense of Wake Island in December 1941.
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