Harry Young The Thundering Herd

Harry "Cy" Young, born March 8, 1893 in Charleston, West Virginia, distinguished himself as a multi-sport athlete, primarily within college football.

I know what you are thinking, but this is not the famous baseball pitcher Cy Young you may be thinking of, even though he was a good player on the diamond and the gridiron. That more famous Cy Young's real name was Denton True Young. Harry Young was welcomed into the College Football Hall of Fame rooms of legends in 1958. Though Young played varsity football at two schools, he attended three colleges!

-College Career

Young's collegiate athletic journey spanned three institutions. He began at Marshall College (now Marshall University) in 1910, where he played varsity football, baseball, and participated in track and field. Notably, in 1910, he kicked three field goals in a 9-0 victory over Glenville. After spending a year on the freshman football team at the University of Michigan, he transferred to Washington and Lee University. He achieved remarkable success there, earning 16 letters across football, baseball, basketball, and track. He led the Washington and Lee football team in scoring for four consecutive years, captaining the team in his senior year. During his time at Washington and Lee, the team played against significant programs such as Army, Navy, Georgia Tech, and Cornell.  

-Football Legacy

Cy Young's exceptional versatility and leadership define his football legacy. He was a dominant force on the field, contributing significantly to Washington and Lee's success. The 1913 and 1914 seasons were particularly notable, with the team achieving impressive records and outscoring opponents by significant margins. His consistent scoring and leadership solidified his place as a college football legend.

-Accolades, Awards and Career Stats

-Led Washington and Lee in scoring for four years.  

-Served as captain of four sports at Washington and Lee.  

-Played on Marshall's football team with a 9-2-2 record.  

-Scored 54 points in 1913.

-Scored 57 points in 1914.

-Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1958.