October 5, 1958 – Ken Margerum was a two-time Consensus All-American wide receiver from Stanford University.  When he graduated in 1980, Margerum was the all-time leader in Cardinal history with 41 receptions for 2,430 yards and 30 touchdowns, per the National Football Foundation’s website. Ken was a 1980 Second-Team Academic All-American and tied a Pac-10

Born on September 16, 1927, Bob Ward was a celebrated football player and coach known for his tenacity. A standout at the University of Maryland, he is considered one of the most outstanding linemen in school history, alongside Randy White. His aggressive play style, which earned him the nickname “watch-charm guard,” allowed him to overcome

Born on September 16, 1954, in Greenville, Mississippi, Wilbert Montgomery became a legend for his explosive running style and was a centerpiece of the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense. College Career Wilbert Montgomery’s collegiate career at Abilene Christian University was nothing short of spectacular. As a star running back from 1973 to 1976, he became a two-time

Gene McEver, a halfback from the University of Tennessee, was born September 15, 1908. In McEver’s 3 seasons on the varsity team (1928, 1929, and 1931) at Tennessee, the Vols were undefeated. He was a two-time All-American and was “Mac” of the famous “Hac and Mac” backfield of the 1929 Volunteers with teammate Buddy Hackman. 

Another great legend born on September 14 was Troy Davis, a former running back from Iowa State, who was born in 1975. Davis had the honors of being an All-American twice and was the first NCAA Division 1A running back to rush for over 2,000 yards in consecutive seasons. Troy set multiple school records for