1938

Davey O'Brien-Back

• Threw 194 passes, completed 110 for 1,733 yards and 19 touchdowns his senior year
• Owns college record for most rushing and passing plays in one season - 400.
• First Heisman winner to emerge from the
  Southwest Conference
• Signed with thePhiladelphia Eagles for a  $12,000 bonus and a two-year contract
• Broke Sammy Baugh's passing record in second pro season with  
• he completed 33 of 60 passes against the Redskins-still a record.
• Davey was elected to the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame in 1955.
  
  

Davey O'Brien

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