1957 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team information
American college football season
1957South Dakota State Jackrabbits football
NCC champion
Conference
North Central Conference
Record
6–2–1 (5–0–1 NCC)
Head coach
Ralph Ginn (11th season)
Captain
Len Spanjers, Wayne Haensel,
Home stadium
State Field
Seasons
← 1956
1958 →
1957 North Central Conference football standings
v
t
e
Conf
Overall
Team
W
L
T
W
L
T
South Dakota State $
5
–
0
–
1
6
–
2
–
1
Morningside
4
–
1
–
1
6
–
2
–
1
Iowa State Teachers
4
–
2
–
0
5
–
3
–
0
South Dakota
3
–
2
–
1
4
–
4
–
1
North Dakota State
2
–
3
–
1
3
–
4
–
1
Augustana (SD)
0
–
5
–
0
0
–
7
–
0
North Dakota
0
–
5
–
0
0
–
8
–
0
$ – Conference champion
The 1957 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team was an American football team that represented South Dakota State University in the North Central Conference (NCC) during the 1957 college football season. In its 11th season under head coach Ralph Ginn, the team compiled a 6–2–1 record, won the NCC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 185 to 119.[1]
The team's statistical leaders included Jim Vacura with 455 rushing yards and Ron LaVallee with 603 passing yards.[2] Guard Len Spanjers was selected as the NCC's Most Valuable Player.[3] Other key players included end Ellis Jenson, tackle Wayne Haensel, and backs Al Breske and Ron LaVallee.
^"2007 South Dakota State Football Media Guide". South Dakota State University. 2007. p. 77. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
^2007 Media Guide, p. 85.
^2007 Media Guide, p. 92.
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