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2009 INDUCTEES
Members of the 2009 class participate in the National Hall of Fame Salute at The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl before the Boise State and TCU game on Jan. 4, 2010 in Glendale, Ariz.
(L-R): Pervis Atkins (New Mexico State); Tim Brown (Notre Dame); Major Harris (West Virginia); Gordon Hudson (BYU); Woodrow Lowe (Alabama); Ken Margerum (Stanford); Steve McMichael (Texas);
Larry Station (Iowa); Gino Torretta (Miami, Fla.); Curt Warner (Penn State); and coaches Dick MacPherson (Syracuse, UMass) and John Robinson (USC and UNLV).
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On the Cover: 2009 College Football Hall of Fame inductee Major Harris from West Virginia University. Harris, who finished third in the Heisman balloting in 1989 and
fifth in 1988, was one of the first major-college players to rush for more than 2,000 yards and pass for more than 5,000 yards in a career.
TAKING THE FIELD ONE MORE TIME: Hall of Famers and Major Award Honorees Participate in 2009 On-Campus Salutes
Ever since the inaugural College Football Hall of Fame class in 1951, the At the event, the NFF presents a commemorative plaque to the institution dur-
National Football Foundation has joined forces with college and universities ing one of its home football games for permanent display in the school’s athlet-
around the country to orchestrate memorable NFF On-Campus Salutes for the ics facilities, and many schools invite the inductee’s teammates and families to
Hall of Famers during their year of induction, allowing the inductees to return return to participate in special banquets, receptions, and other events to cele-
to their school and accept the adulation of their fans. brate the occasion. The NFF recently expanded the tradition to include its major
Many inductees count the experience as one of their most cherished award honorees. Included on these pages are a few photo highlights from the
moments, savoring what it means to hear the roar of the crowd one more time. 2009 On-Campus Salutes.
2009 NFF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN RECIPIENT • BILLY PAYNE 2009 OUTSTANDING FOOTBALL OFFICIAL AWARD RECIPIENT • TIM MILLIS
At the On-Campus Salute for 2009 NFF Distinguished American recipient Billy Payne: 2009 NFF Outstanding Football Official Award recipient Tim Millis (center) accepts a commemorative
Georgia Athletics Director Damon Evans, NFF COO Matthew Sign, NFF President & football from NFF Director of Membership Ron Dilatush (left) and then-NFF Gridiron Club of Dallas
CEO Steve Hatchell, Billy Payne and his Hall of Fame coach Vince Dooley (Georgia). Chapter President Mark Ball (right) during his NFF On-Campus Salute.
2009 INDUCTEE • JOHN ROBINSON 2009 INDUCTEE • WOODROW LOWE 2009 INDUCTEE • MAJOR HARRIS
Inductee John Robinson, the former coach at Southern California Alabama Athletics Director Mal Moore presents inductee West Virginia inductee Major Harris gives a
and UNLV, talks with NFF Vice Chariman George Weiss (center) Woodrow Lowe with his plaque. big smile to the Mountaineer fans.
and Trojan Athletics Director Mike Garrett (left) during his
NFF On-Campus Salute at USC.
DIVISION II
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CANDIDATE SCHOOL POSITION(S) YEARS PLAYED
37. Anthony Aliucci . . . . . . . . . . .Indiana (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-91
38. Emerson Boozer . . . . . . . . . . .Maryland-Eastern Shore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Halfback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1962-65
39. William Campbell . . . . . . . . .Western State (Colo.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . .1976-79
40. Peter Catan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eastern Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive End . . . . . . . . . .1978-80
41. Bruce Cerone . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emporia State (Kan.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968-69
42. Steve Cockerham . . . . . . . . . .Akron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-77
43. Tom Collins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indianapolis (Ind.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . . .1982-85
44. William Dillon . . . . . . . . . . . .Virginia Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Free Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-82
45. Mike Favor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .North Dakota State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-88
46. Jim Ferge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .North Dakota State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker/Defensive Tackle 1966-68
47. Bernard Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . . .1985-87
48. Chris George . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glenville State (W.V.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . . .1991-94
49. Darwin Gonnerman . . . . . . . .South Dakota State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . .1965-68
50. Don Greco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Western Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Guard . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
51. Pat Hauser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cal State-Northridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1980-83
52. Bobby Hedrick . . . . . . . . . . . .Elon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
53. Chris Hegg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truman State (Mo.) (formerly Northeast Missouri State) . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . .1984-85
54. Louis Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cal Poly S.L.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
55. Gary McCauley . . . . . . . . . . . .Clarion (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tight End . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-81
56. Ed O’Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Placekicker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87
57. Gary Puetz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Valparaiso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1970-72
58. Bill Royce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ashland (Ohio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-93
59. Gary Wichard . . . . . . . . . . . . .LIU-C.W. Post (N.Y.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . .1969-71
60. Jerry Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Northern Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . . .1985-88
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CANDIDATE SCHOOL POSITION(S) YEARS PLAYED
77. Mark Cotney . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cameron (Okla.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74
78. Lee Farmer . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1957-60
79. Duane Fritz . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chadron State (Neb.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Punter . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
80. Rick Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Occidental (Calif.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-77
81. Ron Hausauer . . . . . . . . . . . .Jamestown (N.D.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Guard . . . . . . . . .1978-81
82. Lynn Hieber . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indiana (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . .1972-75
83. Terron Jackson . . . . . . . . . . .Missouri Southern State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Tackle . . . . . . . .1971-73
84. Sam McCord . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas A&M-Commerce (formerly East Texas State) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1957-59
85. Richard McGeorge . . . . . . . . . .Elon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1966-69
86. Joe Micchia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Westminster (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-89
87. Rex Mirich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Northern Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tackle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1960-63
88. Randy Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-83
89. Dave Pomante . . . . . . . . . . . . .Whitworth (Wash.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Lineman . . . . . . . .1979-81
90. Bobby Saiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adams State (Colo.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90
91. Ed Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bethel (Kan.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . .1983-86
92. Len St. Jean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Northern Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive End . . . . . . . . . . .1960-63
93. Brad Tokar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Westminster (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90
94. Jay Wessler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illinois College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . .1977-80
95. Mike Wiggins . . . . . . . . . . . .Iowa Wesleyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Punter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-87
96. Sidney Williams . . . . . . . . . . .Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . .1961-63
Steve McAdoo, Middle Tennessee State-Offensive Chris Parker, Marshall-Running Back — 1995 First Terry Schmidt, Ball State-Defensive Back — Named
Lineman — Two-time First Team All-America selection Team All-America pick…Member of 1992 national First Team All-America in 1973 when he set a single-
(1991-92)…Earned Third Team All-America honors championship team, leading MU back to national title season school record with 13 interceptions…Team
by the Associated Press in 1990…Three-time First game in 1993 and ‘95 (national runner-up)…Recorded MVP as a senior…Played in the Coaches All-America
Team All-Conference pick. 31 games with at least 100 yards rushing en route to Game and the East-West Shrine Game.
finishing career with 5,924 rushing yards and 68
Bill McGovern, Holy Cross-Defensive Back — Named touchdowns. Larry Schreiber, Tennessee Tech-Running Back —
First Team All-America in 1984…Led the nation in Named First Team All-America in 1969…Set an NCAA
interceptions (11) in 1984…Set Division I-AA career Martin Peterson, Pennsylvania-Offensive Tackle — record for most career rushes with 877…Set six con-
interception record with 24…Two-time All-ECAC per- Named First Team All-America, First Team All- ference records…Currently ranks second on the con-
former (1983-84)…Named 1984 team captain. Conference and First Team All-ECAC in 1986…His ference all-time rushing list with 4,421 yards.
teams won three conference titles.
Milt Morin, Massachusetts-Defensive End — Named Steve Schubert, Massachusetts-Wide Receiver —
First Team All-America in 1964…Two-time First Team Charlie Pierce, Central Florida-Punter / Placekicker — Named First Team All-America in 1972…Averaged
All-East selection (1964-65)…Three-time First Team Named First Team All-America…Career record holder 81.9 yards receiving per game in 1972, which ranks
All-Conference selection (1963-65)…Two-time First at UCF for punts (173), punt yardage (7,111) and fourth on the school record list…Holds school record
Team All-New England selection (1964-65). points scored (297)… Helped UCF to FCS playoffs in for average yards per catch in a season in with 20.1 in
1993. 1972.
Robert Morris, Georgetown-Defensive End — Two-
time First Team All-America selection (1973- Michael Renna, Delaware-Defensive End — Two-time Joe Skladany, Lafayette-Linebacker — Named First
74)…Member of the Georgetown Hall of Fame and the First Team All-America, All-Conference and All-ECAC Team All-America in 1981…Lettered four years and
National Slavic Honor Society. selection (1988-89)…Delaware’s Outstanding Senior was named team Rookie of the Year in 1978…Twice
Male Athlete in 1990…Finished career as the 10th named Lafayette Player of the Year…Member of the
John Ogles, Austin Peay State-Fullback — Named First leading tackler in school history with 205. Lafayette Hall of Fame.
Team All-America in 1966…Two-time First Team All-
Conference selection (1965-66)…One of two players Kirk Roach, Western Carolina-Placekicker — Three- Leonard Smith, McNeese State-Cornerback — Named
to have jersey retired at Austin Peay…Member of the time First Team All-America selection (1984- First Team All-America in 1982…Two-time All-
Ohio Valley Conference and APSU Athletic Halls of 86)…Four-time First Team All-Conference Southland Conference selection…Named conference
Fame. pick…Holds five Division I-AA kicking records, 10 Defensive Player of the Year in 1982…Named
conference records and 18 school records…Missed McNeese MVP and Louisiana Defensive Player of the
only one extra point in four years. Year in 1982.
DIVISION III Al Dorenkamp, Central (Iowa)-Linebacker — Named Kenneth Murawski, Carnegie Mellon (Pa.)-Linebacker
Chris Bisaillon, Illinois Wesleyan-Wide Receiver — First Team All-America in 1974…Two-time First Team — Named First Team All-America in 1981…Named
Two-time First Team All-America selection (1991- All-Conference selection (1973-74)…Captained First Team All-Conference in 1981 and Second Team
92)…Ranks second in NCAA Division III history in Central to a perfect 11-0 mark and the Division III in 1980…Two-time team defensive captain…Totaled
career touchdown receptions (55) and 12th in career National Championship in 1974. 243 career tackles and nine interceptions.
receiving yards (3,670).
Chuck Downey, Stony Brook-Safety — 1987 First Alonzo Patterson, Wagner -Running Back — Two-time
John Bothe, Augustana (Ill.)-Center — Named First Team All-America selection…Recorded 239 tackles First Team All-America selection (1981-82)…Finished
Team All-America in 1988…One of three finalists for and 13 interceptions on defense…First player in fourth on the NCAA leading rusher list for all divisions
the 1988 NCAA Division III Player of the Year Division III history to achieve 1,000 yards on both in 1981, leading Division III with 1,487 yards…Three-
Award…Three-time First Team All-Conference selec- punt and kickoff returns in a career…Currently holds time ECAC Player of the Year (1980-82).
tion (1986-88)…Helped Augustana to a 45-3-1 12 NCAA Division III records and 23 school records.
record. Gerry Quinlivan, Buffalo-Linebacker — Named First
Shelby Jordan, Washington Univ. in St. Louis (Mo.)- Team All-America in 1984…Two-time First Team
Sean Brewer, Millsaps (Miss.)-Defensive Lineman — Linebacker — Named First Team All-America, team ECAC Upstate New York selection and team captain
Three-time First Team All-America selection (1990- MVP and team Captain in 1972…A member of the (1983-84)…Four-year starter and letterman…Two-
92)…Set school record for most career tackles, cur- University’s inaugural Hall of Fame class, he led the time Most Outstanding Linebacker (1983-84).
rently ranks second. team in tackles for three straight seasons.
Bob Webb, St. Ambrose (Iowa)-Quarterback —
Vin Carioscia, Franklin & Marshall (Pa.)-Offensive Brian Kelley, California Lutheran-Linebacker — Named First Team All-America in 1958…Was the first
Tackle — Two-time First Team All-America and First Named First Team All-America in 1972, team co-cap- college passer to throw for over 5,000 career
Team All-Conference selection (1981-82)…Named tain, and team’s MVP in 1972…Holds school record yards…Established several school records and set the
First Team All-ECAC in 1982…A four-year letterman for career interceptions with 17. NAIA single-game passing record with 326 yards.
and a three-year starter.
Ed Kelley, Hampden-Sydney (Va.)-Defensive End — Jeff Wittman, Ithaca (N.Y.)-Fullback — Three-time
Ray Condren, Gettysburg (Pa.)-Running Back — Two- Two-time First Team All-America selection (1974- First Team All-America selection (1990-92)…Led
time First Team All-America, All-ECAC and All- 75)…Three-time First Team All-Conference pick Ithaca to three NCAA playoff appearances, including
Conference selection (1983-84)…Finished second in (1973-75)…Led the defensive unit that gave up only the 1991 National Championship…School’s all-time
rushing in Division III in 1984…Named ECAC 10.8 points per game in 1975. leading rusher (3,410 yards)…1992 team captain.
Division III Player of the Year in 1984.
Fran McDermott, St. Mary’s (Calif.)-Defensive Back —
Two-time First Team All-America selection (1979-
80)…Played in the 1981 Japan Bowl. Four-year starter
and letterman…Holds school records for most inter-
ceptions in a career (21), season (8) and game (4).
2009 CHRIS SCHENKEL AWARD RECIPIENT • LARRY ZIMMER 2009 INDUCTEE • GORDON HUDSON
Named the 2009 recipient of the Chris Schenkel Award for excellence in broadcasting, longtime voice of the Hall of Fame coach LaVell Edwards returns to congratulate his Hall of Fame player Gordon Hudson.
Buffs Larry Zimmer was honored with an NFF On-Campus Salute. Participating were BYU Athletics Director Tom Holmoe (center) looks on. Photo: Mark Philbrick.
(L-R) NFF board member Chuck Neinas, NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell, Larry Zimmer,
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, and Athletics Director Mike Bohn.
COACHES Jim Feix-Western Kentucky (1968-83) — Named Ron Harms-Concordia (Neb.) (1962-69), Adams State
Bill Bowes-New Hampshire (1972-98) — Won more Kodak College Coach of the Year for Division IV in (Colo.) (1970-73), Texas A&M-Kingsville (formerly
games than any coach in Yankee Conference histo- 1973 and 1975…Won or shared six conference Texas A&I) (1979-98) — Led A&I to 1979 NAIA
ry…Claimed 11 conference titles and was a multiple titles…Three-time conference Coach of the Year national championship and 11 Lone Star Conference
winner of the District I Coach of the Year award…He (1973, 1978, 1980)…The winningest coach in school titles…Coached 92 First Team All-Americas, including
was the recipient of the Distinguished Contribution to history…Charter member of the school Athletic Hall of three-time Harlon Hill winner Johnny Bailey…Led
Football Award by the New Hampshire Chapter of the Fame. Adams State to two conference titles in four seasons.
NFF.
Howard Fletcher-Northern Illinois (1956-68) — Rudy Hubbard-Florida A&M (1974-85) — Captured
Gene Carpenter-Millersville (Pa.) (1970-2000) — Coached unbeaten NCAA College Division and NAIA back-to-back national championships, 1977 and 1978,
Winningest head coach in Millersville football histo- National Championship team in 1963…Led NIU to including the inaugural NCAA Division I-AA National
ry…Two-time PA State Athletic Conference Coach of three conference titles (1963-65)…Inducted into the Title in 1978… Led A&M to back-to-back SIAC cham-
the Year…Posted winning record in 28 of 31 sea- NIU Athletic Hall of Fame…Was the runner-up as pionships.
sons…Led Marauders to nine Eastern Division Kodak College Division Coach of the Year in
Championships and the 1988 Lambert-Meadowlands 1963…Made three appearances in the Mineral Water Art Keller-Carthage (Wis.) (1952-82) — Named
Cup championship…Member of the PA Sports Hall of Bowl. FWAA College Division Distinguished Coach in 1982
Fame. and four-time NAIA District Coach of the
Ross Fortier-Minnesota-Moorhead (formerly Year…Member of the NAIA District 14 Hall of
Jesse Dow-Southern Connecticut State (1948-65) — Moorhead State) (1970-92) — School’s all-time win- Fame…Won eight conference titles and compiled three
Had undefeated season in 1956…Lost only one game ningest coach…Led his team to seven postseason play- 14-game winning streaks…Member of the Carthage
in seven different seasons... Member of the NAIA Hall offs and nine conference championships…Led 1981 Hall of Fame and received the President’s Medal of
of Fame…Named Coach of the Year by the team to unbeaten regular season and number one Honor.
Connecticut Sportswriters Alliance in 1950 and ranking in the final regular season poll…Member of
1953…Eastern Football Conference Coach of the Year the NAIA Hall of Fame. Ted Kessinger-Bethany (Kan.) (1976-2003) — Never
in 1965. recorded a losing record in 28 seasons…Led Bethany
Morley Fraser-Albion (Mich.) (1954-68) — Led Albion to 16 KCAC championships / co-
Paul Durham-Linfield (Ore.) (1948-67) — His team to five conference championship and was named the champioships…Finished in NAIA Top 25 – 20 of 28
won seven conference championships…Named 1962 Small College Coach of the Year in 1964…Coached seasons…11-time KCAC Coach of the Year…While
NAIA Coach of the Year…Was the athletics director at one All-America, five conference Players of the Year coaching, NAIA’s winningest active coach in both per-
Linfield while coaching…Member of the Oregon and 65 first team All-Conference selections…Was a centage of victories and total wins…2003 NAIA Hall of
Sports, Helms Athletic and NAIA Football Coaches Commander in the U.S. Navy during Fame inductee.
Halls of Fame. WWII…Received the Distinguished American Award
from the Michigan Chapter of the NFF.
2009 OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO AMATEUR FOOTBALL RECIPIENT • DAN JENKINS 2009 INDUCTEE • GINO TORRETTA
In the rain, 2009 Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football recipient and TCU Alumnus Dan Jenkins accepts a Miami inductee Gino Torretta with his daughter, Aria, NFF President & CEO
special commemorative ball from TCU Associate AD for Development Davis Babb. On the far left is Steve Hatchell and Miami Athletics Director Kirby Hocutt. Photo: JC Ridley.
NFF Board Member Roger Williams, and on his right is Dan’s wife, June.