| 1952 East Tennessee State Buccaneers football | |
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Burley Bowl champion | |
Burley Bowl, W 34–16 vs. Emory and Henry | |
| Conference | Volunteer State Athletic Conference |
| Record | 6–1–2 (1–1–1 VSAC) |
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| Captains |
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| Home stadium | State College Stadium |
The 1952 East Tennessee State Buccaneers football team was an American football team that represented East Tennessee State College (ETSC)—now known as East Tennessee State University—as a member of the Volunteer State Athletic Conference (VSAC) during the 1952 college football season. Led by first-year head coach Star Wood, the Buccaneers compiled an overall record of 6–1–2. East Tennessee State's made the program first bowl game appearance with victory in the Burley Bowl over Emory and Henry by the score of 34–16. The team captains were Hal Morrison and Cecil Maddux.