The 1952 Western Reserve Red Cats football team represented the Western Reserve UniversityâÂÂnow known as Case Western Reserve UniversityâÂÂas a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1952 college football season. Led by second-year head coach Edward L. Finnigan, the Red Cats compiled an overall record of 5âÂÂ4 with a mark of 1âÂÂ4 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for sixth in the MAC. Wes Stevens and George Roman served as assistant coaches for the team.