The 1951 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) as a member of the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC_) during the 1951 college football season. Led by first year head coach Jess Hill, the Trojans compiled an overall record of 7–3 with a mark of 4–2 in conference play, placing fourth in the PCC. USC played home games at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.
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Coaching staff Head coach: Jess Hill1952 El Rodeo (USC yearbook), p. 44. Assistant coaches: Walter Hargesheimer (backfield coach), Mel Hein (line coach), Joe Muha (backfield coach), Bill Fisk (end coach), Don Clark (line coach), Jess Mortensen (junior varsity coach), Hilton A. Green (senior manager)1952 El Rodeo (USC yearbook), pages 44-45.
Roster HB #16 Frank Gifford, Sr.
1952 NFL draft The following players were drafted into professional football following the season. Player Position Round Pick Franchise Frank Gifford Running back 1 11 New York Giants Pat Cannamela 11 122 Dallas Texans Bob Hooks End 16 193 Los Angeles Rams Al Baldock End 17 201 San Francisco 49ers Dean Schneider Back 22 254 New York Giants
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