1955 Texas A&I Javelinas football team

1955 Texas A&I Javelinas football
Conference	Lone Star Conference
Record	4–6 (2–4 LSC)
Head coach	Gil Steinke (2nd season)
Captains	Steve Curry Johnny McCampbell
Home stadium	Javelina Stadium

1955 Lone Star Conference football standings

v t e	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
Sam Houston State +	5	–	1	–	0			6	–	1	–	2
Southwest Texas State +	5	–	1	–	0			6	–	1	–	2
East Texas State +	5	–	1	–	0			5	–	4	–	1
Stephen F. Austin	2	–	4	–	0			5	–	4	–	0
Lamar Tech	2	–	4	–	0			4	–	6	–	0
Texas A&I	2	–	4	–	0			4	–	6	–	0
Sul Ross	0	–	6	–	0			2	–	8	–	0
+ – Conference co-champions

The 1955 Texas A&I Javelinas football team represented the Texas College of Arts and Industries—now known as Texas A&M University–Kingsville—as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) during the 1955 college football season. Led by second-year head coach Gil Steinke, the Javelinas compiled an overall record of 4–6 with a mark of 2–4 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for third in the LSC.

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 10		vs. National University of Mexico*	Sams Stadium Brownsville, TX	W 13–7	3,595	[1]
September 17		at Howard Payne*	Brownwood, TX	L 20–21		[2]
September 24	8:00 p.m.	Texas Lutheran*	Javelina Stadium Kingsville, TX	W 33–13	5,000	[3][4]
October 1	8:00 p.m.	Trinity (TX)*	Javelina Stadium Kingsville, TX	L 0–34		[5][6]
October 8		at Southwest Texas State	Evans Field San Marcos, TX	L 21–26	5,500	[7][8]
October 15		Sam Houston State	Javelina Stadium Kingsville, TX	L 25–36		[9]
October 22		Sul Ross	Javelina Stadium Kingsville, TX	W 26–7		[10]
October 29		at Stephen F. Austin	Nacogdoches, TX	W 13–12		[11]
November 5		East Texas State	Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX	L 7–14	8,000	[12]
November 12		Lamar Tech	Javelina Stadium Kingsville, TX	L 9–20		[13]
*Non-conference game Homecoming All times are in Central time

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References

1. "Javelinas Defeat Mexico Team, 13-6". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. September 11, 1955. p. 7B. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
2. "Jackets Edge A&I, 21-20". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. September 18, 1955. p. 49. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
3. "Texas A&I Plays First Home Game". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. September 24, 1955. p. 7B. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
4. "A&I Wins, 33-13, On 2nd-Half Spurt". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. September 24, 1955. p. 7B. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
5. "Javelinas Hit By Injuries; Meet Trinity". Valley Morning Star. Harlingen, Texas. October 1, 1955. p. 11. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
6. Wizig, Jerry (October 2, 1955). "Trinity Power Too Much for Javelinas". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. p. 2D. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
7. "Bobcats Outlast Javelinas, 26-21". The Austin-Statesman. Austin, Texas. October 9, 1955. p. C2. Retrieved January 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
8. "Southwest Texas Whips A&I, 26-21". Wichita Daily Times. Wichita Falls, Texas. Associated Press. October 9, 1955. p. 21. Retrieved January 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
9. "Sam Houston State Whips Javs, 36-25". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. October 16, 1955. p. 2D. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
10. Hochman, Stan (October 23, 1955). "Javelina Spurts Sink Sul Ross". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. p. 2C. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
11. "Texas A&I Hands SFA 13-12 Loss". Tyler Courier-Times-Telegraph. Tyler, Texas. Associated Press. October 30, 1955. p. 11. Retrieved January 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
12. "East Texas State Downs A&I, 14-7". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. November 6, 1955. p. 3D. Retrieved January 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
13. Anderson, Louis (November 13, 1955). "Cardinals Top Virus-Riddled Javelinas, 20-9". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. p. 4D. Retrieved January 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
14. "2021 Javelina Football Media Guide" (PDF). Texas A&M University–Kingsville. 2021. p. 100. Retrieved July 1, 2023.