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Fergie Ferguson Award
The Forest K. Ferguson Award, commonly known as the "Fergie Ferguson Award," is presented annually to a senior member of the Florida Gators football team in memory of one of the University of Florida's greatest athletes. Namesake The award takes its name from Forest K. Ferguson, known as "Fergie" to his teammates, who was one of the University of Florida's greatest all-around athletes. 2014 Florida Gators Football Media Guide'', University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 71 & 94 (2014). Retrieved September 26, 2014. Ferguson received first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) and honorable mention All-American honors as a football player in 1941. He was also the State of Florida collegiate boxing champion, and won the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) national championship in the javelin throw in 1942. As a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Ferguson led an infantry platoon during the D-Day landings in Nazi-occupied France on June 6, 1944. His platoon was pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vic Miranda
Victor Russell Miranda was an American college football player and insurance executive. He was a two-way lineman for coaches Bob Woodruff and Ray Graves' Florida Gators football teams. A native of Miami, Miranda faced assault charges as a freshman. Miranda was selected All-SEC and AP Honorable Mention All-America in 1960, a year in which his defense helped spark the Gators to a defeat of Baylor in the Gator Bowl. The Gators halted a 75-yard drive by Baylor on the half-yard line in the first quarter, setting the stage for two second quarter touchdowns. Larry Libertore was the game's MVP. Miranda also won the school's coveted Fergie Ferguson Award. He was inducted into the University of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great." Miranda was also a prominent booster for the Gators program, once president of boosters. See also * List of University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame members A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wes Chandler
Wesley Sandy Chandler (born August 22, 1956) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. He was selected to the Pro Bowl four times, and ranked twelfth in NFL history in receiving yards and thirteenth in receptions when he retired. Chandler is a member of the Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame, Chargers Hall of Fame. He played college football for the Florida Gators football, Florida Gators and was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2015. Playing as a receiver in a run-oriented Wishbone formation, wishbone offense at Florida, Chandler set a school record with 28 touchdowns. He was named both an College Football All-America Team, All-American and an Academic All-American in 1977. He was picked third overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1978 NFL draft. Over an 11-year NFL career, Chandler played for the Saints, the San Diego ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy DuBose
Jimmy DeWayne DuBose (born October 25, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons during the 1970s. DuBose played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played professionally for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL. Early life DuBose was born in Enterprise, Alabama in 1954.Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players Jimmy DuBose Retrieved July 8, 2010. He attended Sarasota High School in Sarasota, Florida,databaseFootball.com, Players, . Retrieved June 3, 2010. and he was a standout high school football player for the Sarasota Sailors, rushing for 1,400 yards and sixteen touchdowns as a senior.Joey Johnston, Tampa Bay's All-Century Team: No. 62 Jimmy DuBose," ''The Tampa Tribune'' (October 25, 1999). Retrieved June 7, 2010. College career DuBose accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played fu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee McGriff
Lee Colson McGriff (born October 3, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for a single season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL) in 1976. McGriff played college football for the Florida Gators. Thereafter, he played in the NFL for the Buccaneers in their inaugural season in 1976. Early years He was born in Tampa, Florida,National Football League, Historical Players Lee McGriff Retrieved July 18, 2014. and attended Henry B. Plant High School in Tampa. He was a standout wide receiver for the Plant Panthers high school football team. The List: Muschamp Didn't Walk On for Gators . . . But These Guys Did " GatorZone.com (October 18, 2012). Retrieved July 18, 2014. College career ...
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John Reaves
Thomas Johnson "John" Reaves (March 2, 1950 – August 1, 2017) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and three seasons in the United States Football League (USFL) during the 1970s and 1980s. Reaves played college football for the Florida Gators football, and earned first-team All-American honors. He was a first-round pick in the 1972 NFL draft, and played professionally for the Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Oilers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL, and the Tampa Bay Bandits of the USFL. Early life Reaves was born in Anniston, Alabama, in 1950,Pro-Football-Reference.com, PlayersJohn Reaves Retrieved July 9, 2010. and moved to Tampa, Florida, with his mother and grandmother after his father died when he was 9 years old.Douglas S. Looney, "", ''Sports Illustrated'' (April 18, 1983). Retrieved June 4, 2010. He attended T.R. Robinson High School in Tampa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Youngblood
Herbert Jackson Youngblood III (born January 26, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) for fourteen seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. He was a five-time consensus All-Pro and a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Before playing professionally, Youngblood played college football for the University of Florida, and was recognized as an All-American. He is considered among the best players Florida ever produced—a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and one of only six Florida Gators to be named to the Gator Football Ring of Honor. After retiring as a player in 1985, Youngblood worked in the Rams' front office until 1991. He also worked in the front office of the Sacramento Surge of the World League (WLAF) from 1992 to 1993, and the Canadian Football League (CFL)'s Sacramento Gold Miners from 1993 to 1994. He was a vice- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Tannen (American Football)
Steven Olson Tannen (born July 23, 1948) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons during the early 1970s. Tannen played college football for the University of Florida, and was recognized as an All-American. He was a first-round pick in the 1970 NFL draft, and played his entire professional career for the New York Jets of the NFL. Early life Tannen is Jewish, was born in Miami, Florida,Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players Steve Tannen Retrieved July 9, 2010. and attended Southwest Miami High School.databaseFootball.com, Players, . Retrieved June 6, 2010. He was an outstanding track and field athlete in the Florida Relays as a senior in high school, competing in the high hurdles, pole vault, high jump and the 440 relay, as well as starring in high school football for the Southwest Miami Eagles. In 2007, 41 years after he graduated from high school, the Florida High School Athletic Associa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Smith (running Back)
William Lawrence Smith (born September 2, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1960s and 1970s. Smith played college football for the Florida Gators, earning All-American honors. He was a first-round pick in the 1969 NFL/AFL draft, and played professionally for the Los Angeles Rams and Washington Redskins of the NFL. Early life Smith was born in 1947 in Tampa, Florida,Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players Larry Smith Retrieved July 9, 2010. and attended Thomas Richard Robinson High School in Tampa. As a junior in 1963, Smith was the star running back on the Robinson Knights high school football team, and led his team to Florida's first-ever state championship football game before losing to the Coral Gables Cavaliers 16–14.Katherine Smith, Tampa Bay's All-Century Team: No. 29 Larry Smith", ''The Tampa Tribune'' (November 28, 1999). Retrieved May 20, 2010. He fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guy Dennis
Guy Durell Dennis (born February 28, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1960s and 1970s. Dennis played college football for the Florida Gators, earning First-team All-American honors in 1968. Thereafter, he played in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Detroit Lions. Early life Dennis was born in Walnut Hill, Florida in 1947,Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players Guy Dennis Retrieved July 2, 2010. and he attended Ernest Ward High School in Walnut Hill.databaseFootball.com, Players, . Retrieved June 2, 2010. College career Dennis received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played guard for coach Ray Graves' Florida Gators football team from 1966 to 1968. 2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide'', University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 87, 91, 96, 103, 124, 181 (2011). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Trapp
Richard Earl Trapp (born September 21, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for two seasons in the American Football League (AFL) during the late 1960s. Trapp played college football for the Florida Gators, and thereafter, played in the AFL for the Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers. Early life He was born in Lynwood, California.Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players Richard Trapp Retrieved September 11, 2011. Trapp attended Manatee High School in Bradenton, Florida,databaseFootball.com, Players, . Retrieved September 11, 2011. where he was a standout high school football player for the Manatee Hurricanes. College career Trapp accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Ray Graves' Florida Gators football team from 1965 to 1967. 2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide'', University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 96, 98, 103, 143–1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Spurrier
Stephen Orr Spurrier (born April 20, 1945) is an American former football player and coach. He played ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) before coaching for 38 years, primarily in college. He is often referred to by his nickname, "the Head Ball Coach". He played college football as a quarterback for the Florida Gators, where he won the 1966 Heisman Trophy. The San Francisco 49ers selected him in the first round of the 1967 NFL draft, and he spent a decade playing in the National Football League (NFL) mainly as a backup quarterback and punter. Spurrier was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1986. After retiring as a player, Spurrier went into coaching and spent five years as a college assistant for the Florida Gators, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and the Duke Blue Devils where he began to develop his innovative offensive system while serving as the Blue Devils offensive coordinator in the early 1980s. He was hired to his first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
