« Reply #361 on: July 26, 2024, 07:22:24 AM »

It really isn’t fair to Larry Wachholtz to simply list him as a “safety”. Sure, he was an outstanding defensive back, earning All Big 8 honors twice, and All-America honors as a senior. His seven interceptions as a senior was in the top ten nationally. But that is not all he did: he was an excellent punt return man, leading the Big 8 in return yards twice, and missing out on the national lead by seven yards his junior season. And if that was not enough, Wachholtz also kicked PATs and field goals.

1966 Orange Bowl: Nebraska vs. Alabama football

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