Life and career in football

Born March 17, 1871, in Hesper, Kansas, was the two way player that manned both the halfback and tackle positions at two schools Kansas in 1895 and Pennsylvania 1897 to 1899, John Outland. His bio on the NFF site says he was in a small minority of players who were inducted at two different positions, Outland garnered consensus All-America honors in 1897 at tackle and consensus All-America honors at back in 1898.! Outland actually began his football career at Penn College in Oskaloosa, Iowa, in 1892-93. He captained the team and led it in scoring in 1893. In the fall of 1895, Outland entered the University of Kansas. He lettered at tackle that season when the Jayhawks posted a 6-1 record. He later transferred to the University of Pennsylvania to pursue a medical degree. John was an outspoken advocate for the big men on the line claiming they should indeed get more recognition and prestige for the difficult jobs they did in the trenches. The National Football Foundation voters selected the name of John Outland in 2001 to become an inducted player in the College Football Hall of Fame.

Dive into the gridiron greats with this collection of articles exploring the lives and legacies of American college football Hall of Fame players. Each piece delves into the on-field heroics that secured their place in history, from jaw-dropping touchdowns to strategic brilliance. But these articles go beyond the stats, uncovering the personal stories that shaped these legends. You'll discover their journeys from high school prospects to national stars, the challenges they overcame, and the impact they left on the game they loved. Whether you're a die-hard fan or simply appreciate sporting excellence, this collection offers a captivating look at the men who forever changed the landscape of college football.

The College Football Hall of Fame is a hall of fame and interactive attraction devoted to college football. The National Football Foundation members select historic players, coaches, and contributors who rose above their peers in collegiate gridiron history to their College Football Hall of Fame. We are happy to help this legendary museum celebrate the stars and innivators of the gridiron with these individual tributes.