By Darin Merle Gulick electrifies the gridiron as a multi-sport star who leaves an unforgettable mark on early college football. Earning the legendary nickname the “Hobart Hurricane,” he dazzles fans with explosive scoring runs and showcases extraordinary athletic versatility that sets him apart from his peers.
Football Bio
June 19, 1906 – Jackson, Michigan – Merle Gulick, a University of Toledo and Hobart quarterback, was born.
The FootballFoundation.org states that Merle enrolled at the University of Toledo and lettered in four sports: football, basketball, baseball, and track.
He transferred to Hobart College in Geneva, New York, and became famous as the “Hobart Hurricane.”
Gulick lettered in football at Toledo in 1924 – 1925, and at Hobart in 1927, 1928, 1929.
In 1928 he scored 18 touchdowns; his longest runs were 98 yards against Alfred and 85 against Kenyon.
Merle Gulick received the great honor of being selected for inclusion into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1965.
Merle Gulick cements his legacy as one of the most dynamic athletes of his era through his phenomenal multi-sport achievements and dominant football performances. He proudly represents Hobart College as a defining figure of the 1920s gridiron, while his 1965 College Football Hall of Fame induction forever ensures his place among the sport’s all-time greats.
Accolades and Football Accomplishments
- College Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 1965.
- Hobart Athletic Hall of Fame: Charter inductee in 1986.
- 15-Time High School Letter Winner: Lettered in football, basketball, baseball, and track at Maumee High School in Ohio.
- Four-Sport College Athlete: Lettered in four sports at the University of Toledo before his transfer.
- 1928 Touchdown Leader: Scored a phenomenal 18 touchdowns in a single season for Hobart College.
- Two-Sport Captain: Served as the team captain for both the Hobart football and basketball teams.
- Lacrosse All-American: Earned All-American honors in lacrosse at Hobart in 1928.
- Welsh Cup Winner: Recognized with the Welsh Cup for scholastic merit during his time at Hobart.
- Hobart Medal of Excellence: Awarded the Medal of Excellence in 1972 for his untiring efforts in community service and alumni dedication