By Darin Linus Parker Hall, better known by his fitting nickname “Bullet,” was one of the most dominant and versatile players of the pre-WWII football era. His incredible 1938 season at Ole Miss became the stuff of legend, where he didn’t just excel in one area—he led the nation in nearly every key statistical category, establishing a standard for all-purpose excellence that few have ever matched. Hall’s story is a tribute to the ironmen of early college football.
The Phenomenal 1938 Season: Remembering Ole Miss Halfback Linus “Bullet” Hall
December 10, 1916 – Tunica, Mississippi – Ole Miss Halfback Parker Hall was born, but he may be better known as “Bullet” Hall. The NFF’s bio states that Hall had an incredible 1938 season, leading the nation in all-purpose yards and scoring while being named an All-America player by the UPI and AP.
His 11 TDs and 7 extra points totaled 73 points, and his all-purpose yards season total stood at 1558. Bullet was also the nation’s leader in rushing and kick-return averages, had the most interceptions, and led in total touchdowns, with 11 rushing and 11 passing.
The National Football Foundation selected Bullet Hall to enter the College Football Hall of Fame in 1991.
Conclusion
“Bullet” Hall’s 1938 performance was a statistical marvel, demonstrating an all-around mastery of the game rarely seen before or since. As a halfback for Ole Miss, he was a triple threat—excelling as a runner, scorer, and return man, while also making major contributions on defense with a league-leading interception total. This foundational versatility cemented his status as a true ironman and a statistical outlier. His induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1991 stands as a timeless recognition of the incredible legacy left by the Ole Miss Bullet.
Accolades and Football Accomplishments
- Born: December 10, 1916, in Tunica, Mississippi
- College: Ole Miss Halfback
- All-America Honors (1938): Named All-America by UPI and AP.
- National Leader (1938):
- Led the nation in All-Purpose Yards (1,558 total yards).
- Led the nation in Scoring (73 points from 11 TDs and 7 extra points).
- Led the nation in Rushing Average and Kick-Return Average.
- Led the nation in Interceptions.
- Led the nation in Total Touchdowns (11 rushing and 11 passing, totaling 22 touchdowns).
- College Football Hall of Fame: Inducted by the NFF in 1991.
