List of University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame members
Football
The following Gator Greats are former members of the Florida Gators football team:

List of University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame members

Section Title: Football
Table Section Text: The following Gator Greats are former members of the Florida Gators football team:

Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments

Frederic M. Abbott	Football	1970–72	As the Gators' senior team captain in 1972, linebacker Fred Abbott was a first-team All-SEC selection, an Associated Press All-American, and the recipient of the team's Fergie Ferguson Award.

Carlos Alvarez	Football	1969–71	Wide receiver Carlos Alvarez was one of the 1969 Gators' second-year stars known as the "Super Sophs," and set single season NCAA receiving records in virtually every category.

C. Neal Anderson	Football	1982–85	Running back Neal Anderson was a first-team All-SEC selection, and a two-time All-American. In his four years as a Gator, he had fourteen games with 100 yards or more rushing; 639 carries for 3,234 yards rushing and thirty touchdowns; forty-nine receptions for 525 yards receiving and two touchdowns; and ninety-seven yards passing.

Reidel C. Anthony	Football	1994–96	As a junior wide receiver, Reidel Anthony was a first-team All-SEC selection and a consensus first-team All-American. He played a key role in the Gators' 12–1 national championship season in 1996, catching seventy-two passes to lead the SEC with 1,293 yards, and setting a new SEC regular season record with eighteen touchdown catches.

Raymond L. "Trace" Armstrong, III	Football	1989	Trace Armstrong was a rare senior transfer who played only a single season at defensive tackle for the Gators, but it was a memorable one, as he set a new Gators single-season record by making nineteen tackles for a loss, including seven quarterback sacks.

John Barrow	Football	1954–56	John Barrow was a two-way offensive and defensive lineman for the Gators in the mid-1950s. As a senior, he was recognized as first-team All-SEC selection and a first-team All-American.

James E. Beaver	Football	1959–61	Offensive lineman Jim Beaver was a two-time All-SEC selection, a senior team captain, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award.

Jack H. Beckwith	Football	1933–35	Jack Beckwith was a standout halfback and fullback for the Gators from 1933 to 1935. As a sophomore in 1933, Beckwith turned in a memorable rushing and punting performance against Auburn that was the difference in the Gators' 14–7 homecoming victory.

Douglas R. Belden	Basketball Baseball Football	1944–45 1945, 1947–48 1946–48	Doug Belden was a versatile three-sport letterman during a college career interrupted by military service. In football, he was the Gators' leading passer in 1947 and 1948.

Kerwin D. Bell	Football	1984–87	Quarterback Kerwin Bell was a walk-on player who was eighth on the depth chart as a freshman. He subsequently earned an athletic scholarship, the starting position, a first-team All-SEC selection and All-American honors.

L. Bruce Bennett, Jr.	Football	1963–65	As a senior team captain in 1965, defensive back Bruce Bennett was a first-team All-SEC selection and a United Press International first-team All-American, and led the Gators to their first-ever major bowl game.

Lee Roy "Red" Bethea	Football	1928–30	As a senior team captain in 1930, Red Bethea rushed for 218 yards against the University of Chicago Maroons football team—still the third highest single-game rushing total in Gators history.

Ernest J. "Goof" Bowyer	Football	1926–28	Goof Bowyer was the senior team captain of the great Florida Gators football team of 1928. Bowyer's '28 Gators led the nation with 336 points and finished 8–1—the best season win-loss record in the first fifty-four years of Gators football.

Scot E. Brantley	Football Baseball	1976–79 1977	Linebacker Scot Brantley was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection and twice received All-American honors. Remembered for his physical play, he led the Gators in tackles during two seasons, and his career total of 467 tackles still ranks second in the Gators' records book.

Alex J. Brown	Football	1998–2001	Alex Brown was a defensive end and a member of the Gators' 2000 SEC championship team. He was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection, and a consensus first-team All-American.

Lomas Brown, Jr.	Football	1981–84	Lomas Brown anchored the "Great Wall of Florida" offensive line and paved the way for the Gators' first undefeated SEC season in 1984.

Carl L. Brumbaugh	Football	1927–28	Carl Brumbaugh was a quarterback and halfback who was a member of the 1928 Gators' "Phantom Four" backfield that set a new single-season national scoring record off 336 points, while posting an 8–1 win-loss record—the best record in Gators history until that time.

Glenn S. Cameron	Football	1971–74	Linebacker Glenn Cameron was a first-team All-SEC selection and an Associated Press All-American. The Cincinnati Bengals selected him in the first round of the 1975 NFL Draft, and he played 159 games for the Bengals during his eleven NFL seasons—including Super Bowl XVI.

Kevin L. Carter	Football	1991–94	Kevin Carter was a standout defensive end, and was a member of the Gators' first three SEC championship football teams in 1991, 1993 and 1994.

William C. Carr, III	Football	1964–66	Center Bill Carr started thirty-two consecutive games in his three seasons on the Gators varsity. As a senior in 1966, he was a first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and the offensive team captain.

Richard J. Casares	Football Basketball	1951–53 1952–53	Halfback Rick Casares was the Gators' leading rusher and an All-SEC selection in 1952, spurring the team to an 8–3 season and their first-ever bowl game.

Charles A. Casey	Football Baseball	1963–65 1965	Wide receiver Charley Casey was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award.

Rainey Cawthon	Football	1927–29	Rainey Cawthon was a member of the 1928 Gators' "Phantom Four" backfield that led the nation in scoring with 336 points, while compiling an 8–1 win-loss record—the best in the first five decades of Gators football.

Donald G. Chandler	Football	1954–55	Don Chandler was a junior transfer who played halfback, punter and placekicker. As a senior in 1955, Chandler led all major college punters with an average kick of 44.3 yards, narrowly beating out Earl Morrall.

Wesley S. Chandler	Football	1974–77	An explosive receiver in the Gators' mid-1970s run-first offense, wide receiver Wes Chandler was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, a two-time first-team All-American, a first-team Academic All-American, the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award, a senior team captain, and a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.

William W. Chase	Football	1933–35	Billy Chase was an All-SEC selection and the senior team captain in 1935. Memorably, he returned a kickoff ninety-eight yards against Ole Miss in 1934.

Hagood Clarke, III	Football	1961–63	Hagood Clarke was a walk-on defensive back, punter and punt returner. He led the Gators in punt return yardage in 1961 and 1962, booted 46 punts for 1,884 yards in 1962, and was the recipient of the Fergie Ferguson Award in 1963.

A. Cris Collinsworth	Football	1977–80	Recruited as an option quarterback, he achieved his greatest success as a converted wide receiver: three-time first-team All-SEC selection, first-team All-American, first-team Academic All-American, and senior team captain.

William W. Corry	Football	1940–42	Fullback Bill Corry was a senior team captain in 1942.

Clyde Crabtree	Basketball Football	1928–29 1927–29	"Cannonball" Clyde Crabtree was a member of the "Phantom Four" backfield of the 1928 Gators team that scored 336 points (a new national single-season scoring record) and compiled an 8–1 win-loss record (the Gators' best-ever record until that time).

J. Broward "Brad" Culpepper	Football	1988–91	Brad Culpepper was a first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and recipient of the 1991 Draddy Trophy, recognizing him as the outstanding student-athlete in college football.

Joseph F. D'Agostino, Jr.	Football	1951–53	A two-way offensive and defensive lineman, Joe D'Agostino was an honorable mention All-American and twice received first-team All-SEC honors. D'Agostino was a key member of the outstanding offensive line that paved the way for Gators backs Rick Casares, Papa Hall and Buford Long during the team's 1952 Gator Bowl season.

Judd D. Davis	Football	1992–94	Placekicker Judd Davis was a walk-on who earned first-team All-SEC and first-team All-American honors. He was the recipient of the Lou Groza Award, recognizing the best placekicker in college football, in 1993.

Stephen J. DeLaTorre	Football	1952–55	Steve DeLaTorre was a two-way offensive center and linebacker. As a senior team captain in 1955, he was a first-team All-SEC selection and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award.

J. Franklin Dempsey	Football	1946–49	Frank Dempsey was a standout two-way offensive and defensive lineman during the Gators' ironically named "Golden Era" of the late 1940s, and was a major factor in the rushing success of All-SEC tailback Chuck Hunsinger.

Guy D. Dennis	Football	1966–68	Offensive lineman Guy Dennis was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, a senior team captain, and a recipient of the team's Fergie Ferguson Award.

Dwayne K. Dixon	Football	1980–83	Wide receiver Dwayne Dixon was a first-team All-SEC selection, an All-American, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award. He led the team in receiving yardage in 1982 and 1983.

Christopher P. Doering	Football	1993–95	Wide receiver Chris Doering was a walk-on player who earned an athletic scholarship, a first-team All-SEC selection, and All-American honors. As a starter, he was a member of three consecutive SEC championship teams, and became a team captain as a senior.

Jimmy D. DuBose	Football	1973–75	Running back Jimmy DuBose rushed for 1,307 yards as a senior in 1975. He was a first-team All-SEC selection, the SEC Player of the Year, an All-American, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award.

Lawrence W. Dupree	Football	1962–64	Fullback Larry Dupree was a senior team captain, three-time first-team All-SEC selection, first-team All-American, and recipient of the team's Fergie Ferguson Award.

Thomas L. Durrance	Football	1969–71	Running back Tommy Durrance was one of the "Super Sophs" of 1969, and received a first-team All-SEC selection and All-American honors.

J. Rex Farrior, Sr.	Football Baseball	1913–16 1915–17	Rex Farrior was a two-sport athlete in football and baseball. A four-year football letterman and starter, he was the team's captain in 1916.

Forest K. Ferguson, Jr.	Football Boxing	1939–41 1942	As a two-way end, Fergie Ferguson set Gators career, season and game receiving records that would endure for over twenty years.

Donald D. Fleming	Football Baseball	1956–58 1958–60	A two-way defensive back and wide receiver, Don Fleming was the Gators' team captain in 1958, and finished his college football career as a first-team All-SEC selection.

Robert G. Forbes	Football	1944–47	Back Bobby Forbes was an All-SEC selection in 1944, when he set a new Florida Field single-game rushing record with a 177-yard performance.

Lawrence J. Gagner	Football	1963–65	Guard Larry Gagner was a first-team All-SEC selection in 1964 and 1965, and a first-team All-American in 1965. As a senior offensive lineman, Gagner participated in the 1966 Sugar Bowl, the Gators' first-ever major bowl appearance.

David L. Galloway, Sr.	Football	1977–80	Defensive tackle and end David Galloway was a star lineman under two different head coaches. As a junior, he was a key member of the Gators defense that led the biggest one-year turnaround in NCAA history.

Max Goldstein	Football	1923–25	Goldy Goldstein was a standout lineman on the Gators teams of the mid-1920s, and received first-team All-Southern honors as a senior in 1925.

Bobby Joe Green	Football Track & field	1958–59 1959–60	Bobby Joe Green was a punter and halfback. As a senior, he kicked fifty-four punts for an average distance of 44.9 yards—still the Gators' single-season record.

Samuel L. Green	Football	1972–75	Linebacker Sammy Green was a first-team All-SEC selection, a consensus first-team All-American, and a senior team captain. As a sophomore in 1973, he forced a critical fumble that led to a touchdown and the Gators' margin of victory in a 12–8 upset of the Auburn Tigers at home—the Gators' first-ever win at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Rex D. Grossman, III	Football	2000–02	Quarterback Rex Grossman was a first-team All-SEC selection, a consensus first-team All-American, and the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy as a sophomore in 2001.

J. Lewis "Papa" Hall, Jr.	Football Track & field	1950–52 1951–53	Papa Hall and fellow backs Buford Long and Rick Casares formed the Gators' winning rushing attack during the team's 8–3 season in 1952, and he ran for ninety-four yards in the team's 14–13 Gator Bowl victory on New Year's Day.

Malcolm E. Hammack	Football	1953–54	Mal Hammack was a two-way running back and linebacker. As a senior in 1954, he was an All-SEC selection and the first recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award, recognizing the "senior football player who displays outstanding leadership, character and courage." Coach Bob Woodruff rated him as one of the Gators' five best offensive backs of the 1950s.

Velles A. Heckman	Football	1956–58	Vel Heckman was a standout two-way offensive and defensive tackle. As a senior in 1958, he was a first-team All-SEC selection and a first-team All-American.

Isaac J. Hilliard	Football	1994–96	Wide receiver Ike Hilliard was a first team All-SEC selection and a consensus first-team All-American as a junior in 1996. He and fellow All-American wideout Reidel Anthony both compiled over 1,000 receiving yards and were key factors in the Gators' offense during their 1996 national championship season.

Marcelino Huerta, Jr.	Football	1947–49	Guard "Chelo" Huerta was a standout two-way lineman during one of the darkest times of Gators football, the ironically named "Golden Era" of the late 1940s.

Charles R. Hunsinger	Football	1946–49	Halfback Chuck Hunsinger was one of the Gators' bright lights during the dismal "Golden Era" of the post-war 1940s. He was a first-team All-SEC selection in 1948 and 1949.

Randall B. Jackson	Football	1964–65	Tackle Randy Jackson was a standout lineman on both offense and defense. As a senior in 1965, he was a member of the first Gators team to play in a major New Year's Day bowl game.

Willie B. Jackson, Jr.	Football	1991–93	Wide receiver Willie Jackson, Jr. was the son of former Gators wide receiver Willie Jackson, Sr.

John W. James, Jr.	Football	1970–71	Punter John James was a walk-on player who earned the starting position in 1970 and 1971, and kicked fifty-seven punts for an average distance of 40.3 yards during his senior year in 1971.

Alonzo Johnson	Football	1981–85	Linebacker Alonzo Johnson was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, two-time first-team All-American, and two-time team captain. He was a key member of the Gators defense that produced two first-place SEC finishes in 1984 and 1985.

Ellis B. Johnson	Football	1991–94	As a senior team captain on the Gators' 1994 SEC championship team, defensive lineman Ellis Johnson was a first-team All-SEC selection, an All-American, CNN's National Defensive Player of the Year, and the team's most valuable player.

Edgar C. Jones	Football Basketball	1923–25 1924–25	Halfback Edgar Jones was the senior team captain of the 1925 Gators team that finished 8–2—the best record in the first twenty seasons of the Gators football team.

James R. Jones	Football	1979–82	Running back James Jones was a two-time team captain, two-time first-team All-SEC selection, an All-American, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award.

James W. Kynes	Football	1946–49	Jimmy Kynes was a two-way offensive and defensive lineman and a senior team captain in 1949. He was one of the great players of the worst time in Gators football history, the ironically named "Golden Era" of the late 1940s.

William L. Kynes	Football	1975–76	Billy Kynes was a starting quarterback and a Rhodes Scholar.

Charles W. LaPradd	Football	1950–52	Initially an unrecruited walk-on, two-way defensive and offensive tackle Charlie LaPradd was a first-team All-SEC selection and an Associated Press first-team All-American.

R. Burton Lawless	Football	1972–74	Guard Burton Lawless was a three-year starter, a two-time All-SEC selection, and a first-team All-American. The Dallas Cowboys picked Lawless in the second round of the 1975 NFL Draft, and he played in eighty-two NFL games over six seasons, including Super Bowl XII.

Lawrence P. Libertore, Jr.	Football	1960–62	Larry Libertore was a small, but quick-on-his-feet option quarterback and defensive back. He was a key member of the Gators offense during the team's 9–2 Gator Bowl season in 1960—the first time the Gators ever won nine games in a season.

David L. Little	Football	1977–80	Linebacker David Little was a first-team All-SEC selection, a consensus first-team All-American, a senior team captain, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award.

Buford E. Long	Football	1950–52	Buford Long was a two-way standout at halfback and defensive back. He was part of the Gators' 1952 backfield that included fullback Rick Casares and halfback Papa Hall and led the team to an 8–3 record and a 14–13 victory in the 1952 Gator Bowl—the Gators' first-ever NCAA-sanctioned bowl game.

Wilber B. Marshall	Football	1980–83	Linebacker Wilber Marshall was the core of the Gators' defense from 1980 to 1983. He was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection, a two-time consensus first-team All-American, and ABC Sports' Defensive Player of the Year.

Lynn O. Matthews	Football	1963–65	Defensive end Lynn Matthews was a three-year starter, a two-time All-SEC selection, and a first-team All-American. He was a key man in the Gators defense that made possible the team's first-ever Sugar Bowl invitation.

M. Shane Matthews	Football	1989–92	Shane Matthews was a three-year starting quarterback under head coach Steve Spurrier, and led the Gators to their first officially recognized SEC championship in 1991.

Walter "Tiger" Mayberry	Football	1935–37	Halfback Tiger Mayberry was one of the greatest natural athletes to ever play for the Gators, and distinguished himself as a runner, defensive back, passer, "coffin corner" punter, team captain, and rare first-team All-SEC selection.

Lee C. McGriff	Football	1972–74	Wide receiver Lee McGriff was a walk-on player who became a first-team All-SEC selection, an All-American, a senior team captain, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award.

Perry C. McGriff, Jr.	Baseball Football	1958–60 1958–59	Perry McGriff was an outstanding two-sport athlete in baseball and football. As a football wide receiver, he led the Gators in pass receptions and yardage and was an All-American selection in 1959.

F. Graham McKeel	Football	1964, 1966–67	Fullback Fred McKeel was a senior team captain in 1967. Memorably, McKeel scored two of the Gators' touchdowns in their 27–12 upset win over Georgia Tech in the 1967 Orange Bowl—the Gators' first-ever major bowl victory.

Victor R. Miranda	Football	1957–58, 1960	As a senior in 1960, guard Vic Miranda was a first-team All-SEC selection, an All-American, and the recipient of the team's Fergie Ferguson Award.

Fred Y. Montsdeoca, Jr.	Football Baseball	1948–50 1948–51	Punter Fred Montsdeoca was one of the standouts of the Gators' ironically named "Golden Era" of the late 1940s. His superior punting was the key to keeping the overmatched Gators competitive in many games.

Nathaniel Moore	Football	1972–73	Running back Nat Moore was a junior transfer. In 1973, he led the Gators with 145 rushes for 845 yards and nine rushing touchdowns, twenty-five receptions for 351 receiving yards and four touchdown catches, and 230 return yards, while earning first-team All-SEC and All-American accolades.

A. Dennis Murphy	Football	1962–64	Two-way offensive and defensive tackle Dennis Murphy was an All-SEC selection and a first-team All-American in 1964. He played a single season for the NFL's Chicago Bears in 1965.

Richard R. Nattiel	Football	1983–86	Nicknamed the "Rocket" by his Gators teammates, wide receiver Ricky Nattiel was a first-team All-SEC selection, an All-American, a senior team captain, and the recipient of the team's Fergie Ferguson Award.

Robert D. "Ark" Newton	Football Basketball	1921–24 1922–23	An Arkansas native, Newton was nicknamed "Ark" by his teammates. He was the outstanding Gators football player of the early 1920s, and was described as "a superb punter and classic broken field runner, fearless and football-wise." Newton was the senior captain of the 1924 team.

Jason B. Odom	Football	1992–95	Offensive lineman Jason Odom was a four-year starter, a first-team All-SEC selection, a unanimous first-team All-American, and a senior team captain.

Louis Oliver, III	Football	1985–88	Free safety Louis Oliver was a walk-on player who earned an athletic scholarship, a starting position, two first-team All-SEC selections, and consensus first-team All-American honors.

Ralph Ortega	Football	1972–74	Linebacker Ralph Ortega finished his college career with 357 tackles, twelve forced fumbles (eight recovered), and five interceptions. He was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, an Academic All-American, and the senior team captain.

Richard A. Pace	Football Baseball	1947–50 1948–50	Dick Pace was a three-sport standout in football, basketball and baseball. As a senior baseball player in 1950, he led the team in home runs.

Bernard P. Parrish	Football Baseball	1955–57 1956–58	Bernie Parrish was a standout two-way halfback and defensive back, and also played baseball. As a junior second baseman, he batted .433 and led the Gators in runs batted in, hits, doubles and home runs, received first-team All-SEC honors, and was the Gators' first-ever first-team baseball All-American.

Patrick N. Patchen	Football	1958–60	Two-way end Pat Patchen was a first-team All-SEC selection and the recipient of the Gator's Fergie Ferguson award in 1960.

Wayne L. Peace	Football	1980–83	Quarterback Wayne Peace was a four-year starter, an All-SEC selection, and an All-American. During his four-year Gator career, he completed 610 of 991 attempts for 7,286 yards.

Michael W. Pearson	Football	1999–2001	Offensive lineman Mike Pearson was a member of the Gators' 2000 SEC championship team, a first-team All-SEC selection twice, and a consensus All-American.

Carl E. "Tootie" Perry	Football	1916, 1919–21	Tootie Perry was a two-way offensive and defensive lineman, among the largest Gators of the day at 5-foot-10 and 235 pounds, and developed a special talent for blocking punts.

P. Michael Peterson	Football	1995–98	Linebacker Mike Peterson was a first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and a senior team captain. He posted 249 tackles, three forced fumbles, thirteen tackles for a loss and 8.5 sacks, and was selected by his teammates as the Gators' most valuable player.

Ashley W. Ramsdell	Football Basketball Baseball	1913–15 1914–16 1915–16	Quarterback Rammy Ramsdell was a three-year letterman and one of the Gators' great talents of the 'teens. Ramsdell's college football career was prematurely ended when he broke his leg playing baseball at the end of his junior year.

Keiwan J. Ratliff	Football	2000–03	Keiwan Ratliff played cornerback, wide receiver and special teams for the Gators. He was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, a consensus All-American, and the SEC Defensive Player of the Year.

T. Johnson Reaves	Football	1969–71	Quarterback John Reaves was a three-season starter, a first-team All-SEC selection, and a first-team All-American. He was one of the "Super Sophs," the 1969 Gators' second-year stars who led the team to its all-time best record of 9–1–1 and an upset victory over Tennessee in the Gator Bowl.

Errict U. Rhett	Football	1990–93	Tailback Errict Rhett was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and a senior team captain. In four college seasons, he totaled 4,163 rushing yards and thirty-four touchdowns, and 1,230 yards receiving and two touchdown receptions; he remains the Gators' all-time leader in career rushing yardage.

Huey L. Richardson, Jr.	Football	1987–90	Defensive end Huey Richardson was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and a senior team captain. At the conclusion of his four years as a Gator, he totaled 26.5 quarterback sacks and 50.5 tackles for a loss.

James W. Rountree	Football	1955–57	Jim Rountree was a two-way halfback and defensive back, a first-team All-SEC selection, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award.

Lamar Sarra	Football Basketball Baseball	1924–26 1925–27 1925–27	Lamar Sarra was a versatile three-sport letterman who was the captain of both the Florida Gators baseball and football teams in 1926.

Thomas J. Shannon, Jr.	Football Baseball	1962–64 1964–66	Quarterback Tom Shannon was a two-year starter who led the Gators to a 17–7 upset victory over Penn State in the 1962 Gator Bowl.

John M. Simpson	Football	1953–56	Jackie Simpson was a two-way halfback and defensive back, and a three-time All-SEC selection. Head coach Bob Woodruff ranked him as one of the Gators' three best running backs and the best defensive back of the 1950s.

Emmitt J. Smith, III	Football	1987–89	Tailback Emmitt Smith rushed for 3,829 yards and thirty-six touchdowns, and was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection, and unanimous first-team All-American.

W. Lawrence Smith	Football	1966–68	Tailback Larry Smith was a three-year starter, a three-time first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award.

Stephen O. Spurrier	Football	1964–66	Quarterback Steve Spurrier was a first-team All-SEC selection, a consensus first-team All-American, and the winner of the 1966 Heisman Trophy. Spurrier returned to Florida as head coach in 1990, and led the Gators to their first officially recognized SEC championship in 1991, and their first-ever national championship in 1996.

Malcolm E. Steen	Football	1967–69	Mac Steen was an offensive lineman who coach Ray Graves rated as the Gators' best right tackle of the 1960s. As the offensive team captain in 1969, Steen led the Gators to an upset 14–13 Gator bowl victory over the Tennessee Volunteers, and a 9–1–1 overall win-loss record—the best in Florida Gators history until that time.

Haywood C. Sullivan	Baseball Football	1951–52 1950–51	Haywood Sullivan was a two-sport standout in baseball and football, and is generally rated as the best passing quarterback of the first fifty years of the Gators football program.

John R. Symank	Football	1955–56	John Symank was a junior transfer to Florida. Coach Bob Woodruff rated him as one of the Gators' five best defensive backs of the 1950s, and among their ten best offensive backs of the decade.

Steven O. Tannen	Football	1967–69	Defensive back Steve Tannen was a first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award.

Earl A. "Dummy" Taylor	Football	1908–12	Dummy Taylor was one of the greatest athletes of the Florida football team's early years. He was described by contemporaneous newspaper accounts as a legendary broken field runner and a master of the hidden ball trick, and could drop-kick field goals on the run from impossible angles.

Frederick A. Taylor	Football	1994–97	Running back Fred Taylor earned first-team All-SEC and first-team All-American honors. His coaches picked him as a team captain, and his teammates chose him as their most valuable player in 1997.

Allen R. Trammell, Jr.	Football Baseball	1963–65 1964–65	Two-way defensive back and wide receiver Allen Trammell was a walk-on player who earned an All-SEC selection. He was the Gators' leading punt returner in 1964, and Coach Ray Graves rated him as one of the Gators' two best cornerbacks of the 1960s.

Richard E. Trapp	Football Baseball	1965–67 1967–68	In his three-season college career, wide receiver Richard Trapp led the Gators in receiving yardage in 1966 and 1967, and compiled 1,783 receiving yards.

Dale H. Van Sickel	Football Basketball Football	1927–29 1929	Dale Van Sickel was the first University of Florida athlete, in any sport, to receive first-team All-American honors. He was recognized as a first-team All-American as a two-way defensive end and receiver on the great Gators football team of 1928, and received honorable mention All-American honors again in 1929.

Ion "Speedy" Walker	Football Basketball	1926–27 1927–28	Speedy Walker was the smallest member of the Gators' 1926 and 1927 backfields at 133 pounds, but he could run, pass and kick with equal dexterity.

David W. Williams	Football	1985–88	Offensive lineman David Williams started in every game during his four-season college career, including the Gators' first-place SEC season in 1985.

Jarvis E. Williams	Football	1984–87	Strong safety Jarvis Williams started forty-five consecutive games (the second highest total in Gators history), and was a key member of the Gators defense that contributed to the Gators' first-place SEC finishes in 1984 and 1985.

John L. Williams	Football	1982–85	Running back John L. Williams shared the Gators backfield with Neal Anderson, and the two formed a devastating running attack.

Lawrence D. Wright, III	Football	1993–96	Safety Lawrence Wright was a member of four consecutive SEC championships teams, and a key defensive player on the Gators' first-ever national championship team in 1996.

Daniel C. Wuerffel	Football	1993–96	Quarterback Danny Wuerffel was a member of four consecutive SEC championship teams, and led the Gators to their first-ever national championship in 1996.

James K. Yarbrough	Football	1966–68	Six-foot-six, 260-pound Jim Yarbrough was a standout tight end and backup kicker for the Gators. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 1969 NFL Draft, and played eight seasons for Lions.

H. Jackson Youngblood	Football	1968–70	Defensive lineman Jack Youngblood was a first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award.

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Dempsey was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great".

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final_sentence: Dempsey was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great".