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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 (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 Offense * Quarterback - Charles McKee (senior, 6'1", 190 pounds), Lawrence * Halfback - Don Hass (senior, 5'11", 196 pounds), Montana State * Halfback - Carl Garrett (junior, 6'0", 215 pounds), New Mexico Highlands * Fullback - Lee White (senior, 6'4", 232 pounds), Weber * End - Haven Moses (senior, 6'3", 196 pounds), San Diego State * End - DeWayne Nix (junior, 5'11", 180 pounds), Texas A&I * Tackle - Eddie Joyner (senior, 6'1", 227 pounds), Lenoir-Rhyne * Tackle - John Gloisten (senior, 6'5", 220 pounds), Wagner * Guard - Spergon Wynn (senior, 6'3", 198 pounds), Lamar Tech * Guard - Leland Hughes (senior, 6'2", 245 pounds), Delta State * Center - Victor Bender (seni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little All-America College Football Team
The Little All-America team is an honor given annually 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 parenthesis) 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, 1967, 1968), B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haven Moses
Haven Christopher Moses (born July 27, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 14 seasons in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). Moses initially played college football at Los Angeles Harbor College, then transferred to San Diego State University under head coach Pro football Moses was selected ninth overall in the 1968 NFL/AFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills of the AFL. During his fifth season with the Bills in 1972, he was traded in mid-October to the Denver Broncos for wide receiver Moses made the AFL All-Star Game in 1969 and the NFL Pro Bowl in 1973. He was a key member of the 1977 team, scoring two touchdowns in the AFC title game on New Year's Day to advance to He is on the " Ring of Fame" in Empower Field at Mile High, and was a 1986 inductee to the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. 's NFL off-season, Haven Moses held at least 2 Broncos franchise records, including: * Yds/Rec: career (18.05 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 San Francisco State Gators Football Team
The 1967 San Francisco State Gators football team represented San Francisco State College—now known as San Francisco State University—as a member of the Far Western Conference (FWC) during the 1967 NCAA College Division football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Vic Rowen, San Francisco State compiled an overall record of 9–2 with a mark of 6–0 in conference play, winning the FWC for the fifth time in seven years. For the season the team outscored its opponents 235 to 134. The Gators played home games at Cox Stadium in San Francisco. San Francisco State was invited to Camellia Bowl, the western regional final for the NCAA College Division, played in Sacramento, California. The Gators lost the game to No. 1-ranked San Diego State, 27–6. Schedule Team players in the NFL The following San Francisco State players were selected in the 1968 NFL Draft. References {{Northern California Athletic Conference football champion navbox San Francisco State San Francis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Toledo
Robert Anthony Toledo (born March 4, 1946) is an American former college football coach and player. Toledo served as the head coach at University of California, Riverside (1974–1975), the University of the Pacific (1979–1982), the University of California, Los Angeles (1996–2002), and Tulane University (2007–2011). He resigned as head football coach at Tulane on October 18, 2011. On January 10, 2013, he was named offensive coordinator at San Diego State University. Toledo retired from coaching after the 2014 season. Playing career Toledo played football at Lincoln High School in San Jose, California. He was the starting quarterback from 1961 to 1963. Toledo played for San Jose State during the 1964 season. In 1965, Toledo transferred to San Jose City College, where he was the starting quarterback and was a junior college All-American. Toledo was the starting quarterback for the San Francisco State Gators during the 1966 and 1967 seasons. While at SFSU, the team wen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Major Hazelton
Major Hazelton (born September 19, 1943) is a former professional football player. He played for the Chicago Bears after being drafted from FAMU where he was a football and track star. He went to Union Academy, a high school for African Americans in Bartow, Florida established during the segregation era. The school produced several star FAMU and NFL players, especially during Claude Woodruff Claude E. Woodruff (died June 15, 2009) was a U.S. marine, college football player and head coach, as well as an assistant football and assistant track coach at various high schools in Central Florida including Union Academy in Bartow, Florida. P ... era. Hazelton played professionally as a 6'2" defensive back after being drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 3rd round (57th overall) during the 1968 NFL Draft. He played in 26 NFL games, starting in two. In college, he played football under legendary coach, Alonzo A. S. Gaither. He earned All-American honors as a defensive back in 1966 and 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 Montana Grizzlies Football Team ...
The 1967 Montana Grizzlies football team represented the University of Montana in the 1967 NCAA College Division football season as a member of the Big Sky Conference (Big Sky). The Grizzlies were led by first-year head coach Jack Swarthout, played their home games at Dornblaser Field, and finished the season with a record of seven wins and three losses (7–3, 2–2 Big Sky, second). Schedule References External linksMontana Grizzlies football– 1967 media guide {{Montana Grizzlies football navbox Montana Montana Grizzlies football seasons Montana Grizzlies football The Montana Grizzlies football (commonly referred to as the "Griz") program represents the University of Montana in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) of college football. The Grizzlies have competed in the Big Sky Conference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 Fairmont State Falcons Football Team
The 1967 Fairmont State Falcons football team was an American football team that represented Fairmont State University as a member of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) during the 1967 NAIA football season. In their 16th season under head coach Harold "Deacon" Duvall, the Falcons compiled a perfect 11–0 record (7–0 against conference opponents) and won the WVIAC championship. The team advanced to the NAIA playoffs where they defeated in the semifinals and then beat in the Champion Bowl to win the 1967 NAIA national championship. The team led the NAIA in defense, allowing only 119.8 yards per game (60.5 passing and 59.3 rushing). The Falcons' 1967 NAIA national championship was the State of West Virginia's first national title in football. The 1967 Fairmont team was inducted into the Fairmont State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2017. The team played its home games at East-West Stadium in Fairmont, West Virginia. Schedule Game summaries Waynesbur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claude Humphrey
Claude B. Humphrey (June 29, 1944 – December 3, 2021) was an American professional football player who played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles. Humphrey was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014. He played college football at Tennessee State University. Professional career Humphrey was drafted out of Tennessee State University in the first round of the 1968 NFL Draft with the third overall choice by the Falcons. Humphrey was a little All-American in 1967. Humphrey's stellar career included being named first-team All-Pro five times (1971–74, and 1977), second-team All-Pro three times (1969, 1970, 1976), and All-NFC six times (1970–74, 1977). He was second-team All-NFC in 1976 when Humphrey unofficially recorded a career-high 15 quarterback sacks. In addition, Humphrey was named to the Pro Bowl six times over the span of his career (1970–74 & 1977). Humphrey finished out his career wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Queen
Jeffrey Richard Queen (born August 15, 1946) is a former professional American football player who played as a running back for six seasons for the San Diego Chargers, the Oakland Raiders, and the Houston Oilers The Houston Oilers were a professional American football team that played in Houston from its founding in 1960 to 1996 before relocating to Memphis, and later Nashville, Tennessee becoming the Tennessee Titans. The Oilers began play in 1960 a .... Jeff developed into a top-flight running back in 1970, his first year at that position. He led the Chargers in rushing and also caught 20 passes for 236 yards. Jeff played tight end in 1969 after coming to San Diego as a linebacker. He also excelled on specialty teams. References 1946 births Living people Players of American football from Boston American football running backs Morgan State Bears football players San Diego Chargers players Oakland Raiders players Houston Oilers players American Football L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 San Diego State Aztecs Football Team
The 1967 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State CollegeSan Diego State University was known as San Diego State College from 1935 to 1971. during the 1967 NCAA College Division football season. This was San Diego State's last year in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). They had been a member of the CCAA since its founding in 1939. The team was led by head coach Don Coryell, in his seventh year, and played home games at San Diego Stadium San Diego County Credit Union Stadium (SDCCU Stadium) was known as San Diego Stadium from its opening in 1967 through 1980. in San Diego, California. This was the first season for the Aztecs in the brand new stadium. They finished the season as champions of the CCAA, with ten wins and one loss (10–1, 5–0 CCAA). The offense scored 319 points during the season, while the defense only gave up 135. For the second season in a row, the Aztecs finished the season ranked number 1 in both the AP Small Colleg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee White (American Football)
Lee Andrew White (born May 9, 1946) is a former American football running back. After playing college football at Weber State University, he joined the New York Jets as the 17th pick in the 1968 Common Draft. He was on the Jets' roster for the 1968 AFL Championship victory over the Oakland Raiders, and for the third AFL-NFL World Championship game, in which the AFL's Jets defeated the NFL's champion Baltimore Colts. Lee White played for the Jets for four years, until he was traded to the NFL's Los Angeles Rams. With the Rams he played several games, but found it hard to settle into the area. White was traded along with Deacon Jones and Greg Wojcik from the Rams to the San Diego Chargers for Jeff Staggs, a second rounder in 1972 (30th overall–Jim Bertelsen) and a second and third rounder in 1973 (31st and 60th overall–Cullen Bryant and Tim Stokes respectively) on January 29, 1972. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 NAIA Football Season
The 1967 NAIA football season was the 12th season of college football sponsored by the NAIA. The season was played from August to November 1967, culminating in the 1967 NAIA Championship Bowl, played this year on December 9, 1967 at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia. Fairmont State defeated in the Championship Bowl, 28–21, to win their first NAIA national title. Conference realignment Conference changes * The Montana Collegiate Conference was renamed as the Frontier Conference. Conference standings Postseason See also * 1967 NCAA University Division football season * 1967 NCAA College Division football season The 1967 NCAA College Division football season was the 12th season of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the NCAA College Division level. Conference standings Rankings College Div ... References {{NAIA football NAIA Football National Championship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |