The 1939 Utah Utes football team was an American football team that represented the University of Utah as a member of the Mountain States Conference (MSC) during the 1939 college football season. In their 15th season under head coach Ike Armstrong, the Utes compiled an overall record of 6–1–2 with a mark of 4–1–1 in conference play, placed second in the MSC, and outscored all opponents by a total of 261 to 74.
Four Utah players received recognition on the 1939 All-Mountain States football team: end Paul Bogden; tackle Luke Pappas; guard Rex Geary; and quarterback Bill Swan.2019 Utah Football Media Guide, p. 162.
Utah was ranked at No. 40 (out of 609 teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1939.
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NFL draft Utah had three players selected in the 1940 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Pick NFL team Luke Pappas Tackle 9 71 Chicago Cardinals Tom Pace Back 10 87 Chicago Bears Pete Bogden End 14 125 Cleveland Rams
In addition, Halfback Fred Gehrke was not drafted but played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
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