University of Georgia Athletics
Bulldogs in the College Football Hall of Fame
May 16, 2008 | Football
| Bulldogs in the College Football Hall of Fame | |
| Glenn "Pop" Warner Inducted in 1951 Glenn "Pop" Warner began his coaching career at Georgia compiling a 7-4 record in 1895 and '96. He went on to coach at several other schools recording 319 career victories. | |
| Bob McWhorter Inducted in 1954 Bob McWhorter, who was inducted into the Hall in 1954, was Georgia's first All-American (1913). He was All-Southern four consecutive years (1910-13). | |
| Frank Sinkwich Inducted in 1954 Frank Sinkwich was Georgia’s first Heisman Trophy winner in 1942 and led UGA to wins in the Rose and Orange Bowls. He earned All-America honors in 1941 and 1942. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954. | |
| Charley Trippi Inducted in 1959 Named All-American in 1946 CharleyTrippi captained Georgia’s undefeated, untied Sugar Bowl championship team of 1946. He went on to a great career in the NFL as a halfback with the Chicago Cardinals where he earned All-Pro honors in 1947. He played on their 1947 NFL championship team as well. | |
| Vernon "Catfish" Smith Inducted in 1979 Vernon "Catfish" Smith, who was inducted in 1979, was the star of the 1929 Georgia-Yale game which dedicated Sanford Stadium. He scored all 15 points in that game won by the Bulldogs, 15-0. He later went on to All-America honors for the Bulldogs in 1931. | |
| Bill Hartman Inducted in 1984 Bill Hartman, inducted in 1984, captained the Bulldogs in 1937 when he was named All-SEC and All-America. After playing with the Washington Redskins, Hartman served on the Georgia coaching staff with Wally Butts and as a volunteer kicking coach under Vince Dooley. | |
| Fran Tarkenton Inducted in 1987 Fran Tarkenton, inducted in 1987, was an All-American quarterback who led Georgia to the SEC championship and Orange Bowl victory in 1959. He went on to an All-Pro career in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants and still holds several pro passing records. | |
| Vince Dooley Inducted in 1994 Vince Dooley coached the Bulldogs for 25 years (1964-88) leading UGA to a consensus national championship in 1980 and another national title recognized by one poll in 1968, six SEC titles (1966,'68,'76,'80,'81,'82), 20 bowl games and 201 victories. | |
| Wally Butts Inducted in 1997 Wally Butts coached the Bulldogs from 1939-60 leading Georgia to a 22-year record of 140-86-9, six bowl games, four SEC championships, a consensus national championship in 1942 and another national title recognized by some polls in 1946. | |
| Bill Stanfill Inducted in 1998 Bill Stanfill was inducted in December, 1998, and was a consensus All-American and winner of the Outland Trophy in 1968. He went on to an All-Pro career with the Miami Dolphins winning two Super Bowls. | |
| Herschel Walker Inducted in 1999 Herschel Walker was inducted into the Hall of Fame in December, 1999. He was a three-time consensus All-America, 1982 Heisman Trophy winner, and led Georgia to three SEC titles (1980-81-82) and the 1980 national championship. | |
| Terry Hoage Inducted in 2000 Terry Hoage was a two-time consensus All-American and Academic All-American (1982-83) and finished fifth in the 1983 Heisman Trophy Balloting. He went on to a 13-year NFL career. | |
| Kevin Butler Inducted in 2001 An All-American in 1983 and 1984, Kevin Butler became the first kicker ever inducted into the Hall of Fame. He is most remembered for his 60-yard field goal with 11 seconds left to beat Clemson, 26-23 in 1984. He went on to a record setting career with the Chicago Bears including a 1986 Super Bowl Championship. | |
| John Rauch Inducted in 2003 Rauch started every game at QB for four years (1945-48) and his 4,044 career passing yards set an NCAA record. He led UGA to two SEC titles (1946 and '48) and was a first team All-American in '48. |
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