Johnny Bright Drake Star Halfback

June 11, 1930 - Fort Wayne, Indiana - Johnny Bright was the Drake University single-wing halfback from 1949 to 1951 who earned his way into the College Football Hall of Fame. The FootballFoundation.org says that in 3 seasons, he accounted for 5903 yards. 

Johnny led the nation in total offense in 1949 and 1950. In 1951, his senior year, he suffered a broken jaw while playing against Oklahoma A&M. He came back two weeks later in a triumphant return, running for one touchdown and passing for two, in a victory over Great Lakes Naval Station. Bright was drafted in the first round by the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL but opted for the Canadian League.  

Johnny got his CFL start with Calgary in 1952 but later moved on to the Edmonton Eskimos in 1954 and played there through the 1964 season. When he retired, Bright held the Canadian League record for career yards rushing - 10,768.