1947 Clark Panthers football team

In its first year under head coach Marion M. Curry, the team compiled a 4–3–1 record, 3–2–1 against conference opponents.

21 among the nation's black college football teams according to the Pittsburgh Courier and its Dickinson Rating System.

[2] End Grady Williams was the team captain.

Other key players included quarterback George Gray and halfbacks Schley Williamson and Johnny Richards.

[3] Albert Watts and Dean Charlton Hamilton were assistant coaches.