Brock Strom

September 21, 1934 – Brock Strom was a former tackle from the Air Force Academy.

After high school, Strom attended Indiana University but soon transferred to the United States Air Force Academy.  That first season in 1955, the entire Falcon squad was made up of Freshmen. The group all received their experience together, and in a few years, they would be something special. What a windfall for the Air Force Academy when 6-foot, 217-pound tackle Brock Strom became the team’s first All-American football player in 1958. 

The 1958 Falcons were a special group as they went undefeated all the way to playing in the Cotton Bowl against a strong opponent in Texas Christian University.  As part of that regular season was the memorable 13-13 tie against the heavily favored Iowa Hawkeyes. Strom was a national hero as well, receiving two distinguished Flying Crosses, two Bronze Stars, and three Air Medals.  He later became one of the top men in the U.S. Space Defense Program!

The National Football Foundation selected Brock to enter the College Football Hall of Fame in 1985.