The school won 9 of these games , including six in a row from 1951 to 1956 . His team had a 31-game winning streak from 1951 to 1953 . Under Dodd 's leadership , Tech played in 13 major bowls , winning 9 , including six in a row from 1952 to 1956 , and had a 31-game winning streak from 1951 to 1953 .