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Little All-America Team
The Little All-America team is an honor given annually in the United States to the best small-college players at their respective positions. The first Little All-America team for college football, selected with assistance from reporters in every region, was announced in December 1934 by Edward J. Neil of the Associated Press (AP). Neil wrote that the Little All-America team was intended to honor "the little fellows, players in hundreds of colleges who labored just as earnestly, often with just as much ability, but barely edging into the spotlight . . ." Players who received Little All-America honors (years in parentheses) and were later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame include: Joe Stydahar (1934), Bulldog Turner (1939), Tony Canadeo (1939), Andrew Robustelli (1949), Buck Buchanan (1962), Willie Lanier (1965), Terry Bradshaw (1969), Walter Payton (1974), and Shannon Sharpe (1989). Other notable Little All-Americans include Otis Taylor (1964), Carl Garrett (1966, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Associated Press
The Associated Press (AP) is an American not-for-profit organization, not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1846, it operates as a cooperative, unincorporated association, and produces news reports that are distributed to its members, major U.S. daily newspapers and radio and television broadcasters. Since the award was established in 1917, the AP has earned 59 Pulitzer Prizes, including 36 for photography. The AP is also known for its widely used ''AP Stylebook'', its AP polls tracking National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA sports, sponsoring the National Football League's annual awards, and its election polls and results during Elections in the United States, US elections. By 2016, news collected by the AP was published and republished by more than 1,300 newspapers and broadcasters. The AP operates 235 news bureaus in 94 countries, and publishes in English, Spanish, and Arabic. It also operates the AP Radio Network, which provides twice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1969 Little All-America College Football Team
The 1969 Little All-America college football team is composed of college football players from small colleges and universities who were selected by the Associated Press (AP) as the best players at each position. For 1969, the AP selected two teams, each team having separate offensive and defensive platoons. Terry Bradshaw of Louisiana Tech was the first-team quarterback. During his time at Louisiana Tech, hew tallied 6,589 passing yards, the most ever by a quarterback at any Louisiana program. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers and led the club to four Super Bowl championships. Halfback Larry Schreiber of Tennessee Tech was named to the first team and was also named Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year. He rushed for 1,522 yards in 1969 and 4,421 during his collegiate career. Leon Burns of Long Beach State was named to the first team as a fullback. First team Offense * Quarterback - Terry Bradshaw (senior, 6'3", 215 pounds), Louisiana Tech * Halfback - Paul Hatch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Okoye
Christian Emeka Okoye (; born August 16, 1961) is a Nigerian–American former professional football fullback who played for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL) from 1987 to 1992. Nicknamed "the Nigerian Nightmare", he was known for his powerful running style and ability to break tackles. His six-season NFL career produced an NFL rushing champion title in 1989, first-team All-Pro honors in 1989, second-team All-Pro honors in 1991, two Pro Bowl appearances in 1989 and 1991, and three playoff appearances. He ended his NFL career due to multiple injuries.Radio interview on the Phoenix-based sports talk show "Gambo & Ash" on KTAR 620, April 10, 2008 He was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2000. He is also notable for not having ever played football until the age of 23, but later leading the NFL in rushing at age 28. College career A member of the Igbo people, Okoye was born in Enugu, Nigeria. He arrived in the United States at age 21 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Lomax
Neil Vincent Lomax (born February 17, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL), playing his entire career for the St. Louis / Phoenix Cardinals. He played college football for the Portland State Vikings, setting numerous National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) passing records running head coach Mouse Davis's run and shoot offense. Lomax was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. College career From Lake Oswego, Oregon, a suburb south of Portland, Lomax was a standout College football player at Portland State University, going from fifth-string freshman quarterback in 1977 on a partial scholarship to emergency starter to NCAA legend in the run and shoot offense of head coach Mouse Davis. By the end of his college career in 1980, he held 90 NCAA records, including seven touchdown passes in the first quarter against Delaware State, which ended in a 105–0 shutout for the Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilbert Montgomery
Wilbert Montgomery (born September 16, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for nine years with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Abilene Christian Wildcats. After his playing career, Montgomery was the running backs and tight ends coach for the St. Louis Rams (1997–2005) and running backs coach for the Lions (2006–2007), Baltimore Ravens (2008–2013) and Cleveland Browns (2014–2015). Playing career College An outstanding athlete at Abilene Christian University, Montgomery was a four-year starter at running back and set the all-time National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics record for touchdowns with 76. He broke the record for touchdowns by a freshman with 37, and helped lead the Wildcats to the NAIA Division I National Championship in 1973. That same year, he was featured in " Faces in the Crowd" in the November 12 issue of ''Spo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed "Too Tall" Jones
Edward Lee Jones (born February 23, 1951), commonly known as Ed "Too Tall" Jones due to his height, is an American former professional American football, football player who was a defensive end for 15 seasons (1974–1978, 1980–1989) for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL). In 1979, he left football to attempt a career in professional boxing. Early life Jones was born on February 23, 1951, in Jackson, Tennessee. He attended Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School, Merry High School, where he played baseball and basketball. He played only three American football, football games, because his high school did not support the sport until his senior year. His basketball skills earned him All-America honors and scholarship offers from several Division I (NCAA) programs. He also had offers from Major League Baseball teams to play first base in their minor league baseball, farm systems. As a senior, he fought a Golden Gloves boxing match, recording a kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy "White Shoes" Johnson
William Arthur Johnson (born January 27, 1952), better known as Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL) from 1974 through 1988. A 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time NFL Team selection, Johnson was one of the first players to display elaborate celebrations in the end zone. Early life Johnson earned the nickname "White Shoes" in high school in the Chichester School District in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, where he dyed his shoes as part of a dare. Johnson attended Division III school Widener College in Pennsylvania, where he was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. As a 5'9", 170-pound sophomore, Johnson was named to the 1972 Associated Press College Division All-American team. Johnson was drafted by the Houston Oilers, in the 15th round of the 1974 NFL draft. Professional career Houston Oilers Johnson joined the Houston Oilers as a kickoff returner, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 Little All-America College Football Team
The 1968 Little All-America college football team is composed of college football players from small colleges and universities who were selected by the Associated Press (AP) as the best players at each position. For 1968, the AP selected two teams, each team having separate offensive and defensive platoons. Two players were included on the first team for the third consecutive year: running back Carl Garrett of New Mexico Highlands and split end Dwayne Nix of Texas A&I. Garret was the AFL Rookie of the Year in 1969. Quarterback Sonny Wade of Emory & Henry won first-team honors and went on to play 10 seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL), winning three Grey Cup championships for the Montreal Alouettes in 1970, 1974, and 1977. First team Second team See also * 1968 College Football All-America Team References {{Little All-America college football teams Little All-America college football team Little All-America college football team The Little All-America tea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 Little All-America College Football Team
The 1967 Little All-America college football team is composed of college football players from small colleges and universities who were selected by the Associated Press The Associated Press (AP) is an American not-for-profit organization, not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1846, it operates as a cooperative, unincorporated association, and produces news reports that are dist ... (AP) as the best players at each position. For 1967, the AP selected two teams, each team having separate offensive and defensive platoons. First team Second team See also * 1967 College Football All-America Team References {{Little All-America college football teams Little All-America college football team Little All-America college football team Little All-America college football teams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1966 Little All-America College Football Team
The 1966 Little All-America college football team is composed of college football players from small colleges and universities who were selected by the Associated Press (AP) as the best players at each position. For 1966, the AP selected two teams, each team having separate offensive and defensive platoons. Halfback Carl Garrett of New Mexico Highlands received first-team honors as a sophomore. He received the same honor again in 1967 and 1968 and went on to be named AFL Rookie of the Year in 1969. Dwayne Nix of Texas A&I won first-team honors at offensive end and was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Linebacker John Huard of Maine also received first-team honor and was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He was the first player form the University of Maine to be inducted. First team Second team See also * 1966 College Football All-America Team References {{Little All-America college football teams Little All-America college f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Garrett
Carl L. Garrett (August 31, 1947 – August 24, 2020) was an American professional football running back who began his professional career with the American Football League (AFL)'s Boston Patriots. Garrett caught 29 passes for 267 yards and two touchdowns in 1969, and ran the ball for over five yards per carry with 137 attempts for 691 yards and five touchdowns. He was the 1969 ''Sporting News'' ' AFL Rookie of the Year. He was also selected to the AFL All-Star team in 1969. Garrett was involved in a highly unusual trade just prior to the 1971 season. The Patriots traded Garrett to the Dallas Cowboys for running back Duane Thomas. Shortly after the players reported to their new teams, the trade was rescinded, and Thomas returned to the Cowboys and Garrett to the Patriots. The Cowboys ultimately won the Super Bowl at the end of the 1971 season with Duane Thomas as their leading rusher in the game. Garrett won Super Bowl XI Super Bowl XI was an American football game be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1964 Little All-America College Football Team
The 1964 Little All-America college football team is composed of college football players from small colleges and universities who were selected by the Associated Press (AP) as the best players at each position. Separate defensive teams For 1964, the AP resumed selecting separate offensive and defensive teams. They had done so previously in 1951 and 1952, but in 1953 returned to the older tradition of selecting eleven players on a team, without regard to offensive or defensive specialization. Another change adopted in 1964 was the specialization of the selection of backs. Previously, the AP had simply selected four "backs" without regard to their roles as quarterback, halfback, or fullback. The 1964 offensive units chose players in those specific roles, and the defensive units chose included both defensive halfbacks and safeties. Backfield Senior quarterback Charlie Green led the 1964 Wittenberg Tigers football team to their third consecutive undefeated season and the No. 1 rank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
