Wayne Tartars football, 1930–1939

The Wayne Tartars football teams (later known as the Wayne State Tartars) represented Wayne University (known as Detroit City College prior to 1934 later renamed Wayne State University) in American football from 1930 to 1939.

Highlights of the 1930s include the following:

  • David L. Holmes stepped down as the school's head football coach after the 1928 season. He remained with the school as athletic director and track coach for several decades thereafter.
  • After Holmes' departure, the teams failed to win a game in 1930 (0–9) and 1931 (0–6–1) under head coach Norman G. Wann.
  • In 1932, Joe Gembis took over as head coach. He served 14 years as head coach, compiling a 42–51–8 record.
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