The Dual-Threat Buff: Bobby Anderson’s Record-Shattering Career at Colorado and Beyond
October 11, 1947 – Robert Conrad “Bobby” Anderson, born in Midland, Michigan, became one of the most celebrated and versatile athletes in University of…
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Category: College Football Hall of Fame
Billy Kilmer: UCLA and Redskin Star
From Single-Wing Tailback to Super Bowl QB: The Enduring Grit of Billy Kilmer William “Billy” Orland Kilmer Jr., born September 5, 1939, in Topeka,…
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College Football Hall of Fame
The Bizarre Tale of Hall of Famer Earl “Dutch” Clark
October 11, 1906 – Earl “Dutch” Clark was a former Colorado College quarterback. According to the National Football Foundation’s website, Clark had some interesting…
↗The Greatest All-Around Player: Celebrating Texas A&M Legend Joel Hunt
October 11, 1905 – Joel Hunt was a former Texas A&M halfback who played from 1925 through the 1927 season. Joel was all-Southwest Conference…
↗Dwayne Nix, The All-American Javelina Who Became a Marine Colonel
On October 10, 1946, Gerald Dwayne Nix was born in Kingsville, Texas, and went on to become one of the most decorated players in…
↗The Iron Man of Michigan: Merv Pregulman, Wartime Hero and Two-Way Star
On October 10, 1922, Mervin “Merv” Pregulman was born in Lansing, Michigan. His football career spanned the golden age of “Iron Men” and was…
↗The Heisman Halfback: Celebrating Frank Sinkwich, Georgia’s First Football Legend
October 10, 1920 – We honor the birth of Frank Sinkwich, a two-way football sensation from the University of Georgia whose career spanned both…
↗Walter Gordon A Cal Legend
October 10, 1894 – Walter Gordon was a guard/tackle from the University of California from 1916 through the 1918 season. Walter grew up in…
↗Mike Singletary: Linebacker Eyes Don’t Lie
October 9, 1958 – Mike Singletary was a linebacker who played for Baylor University from 1977 through 1980. The National Football Foundation’s website notes…
↗Hank Lauricella: Cotton Bowl and Vols Hero
October 9, 1930 – Hank Lauricella was a halfback from the University of Tennessee during the seasons of 1949 through 1951. The footballfoundation.org website…
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