By Darin 
November 21, 1897 – Des Moines, Iowa – The Great Iowa quarterback Aubrey Devine was born. Aubrey was under centre for the Hawkeyes from 1919 through the 1921 season.
According to the NFF’s bio, Devine was a project by Iowa Coach Howard Jones, who saw some raw qualities in Aubrey that he believed could, with a bit of coaching, become the leader his team needed to succeed. It was in the 1921season that the hard work and determination paid off. Aubrey Devine directed Iowa to its first undefeated and untied season at 7-0.
Aubrey was awarded with All-Conference and All-America honors as the Hawkeyes out-scored their opposition, 225-36. Iowa wasted little time establishing its greatness that year, using the second game of the season to chalk up a 10-7 upset of Notre Dame, ending a 20-game Irish winning streak.
The National Football Foundation selected Aubrey Devine to enter the College Football Hall of Fame in 1973.
Football Accolades and Accomplishments
- College Football Hall of Fame Inductee (1973): Selected by the National Football Foundation.
- All-America Honors (1921): Awarded All-America status as a quarterback.
- All-Conference Honors (1921): Awarded All-Conference honors.
- Undefeated Season Leader (1921): Directed Iowa to its first undefeated and untied season (7-0).
- Historic Upset Quarterback (1921): Quarterbacked the Hawkeyes to a 10-7 upset of Notre Dame, ending the Irish’s 20-game winning streak.
- Dominant Team Performance (1921): Led the Hawkeyes to outscore their opposition, 225-36.
- Iowa Hawkeyes Quarterback: Played under center from 1919 through the 1921 season.