1953 College Football All-America Team
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The 1953 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Team
s for the 1953 college football season
. The organizations choosing the teams included the United Press, Associated Press
, Time
, and the Newspaper Editors Association.
voting.
College Football All-America Team
The College Football All-America Team is an honor given annually to the best American college football players at their respective positions. The original usage of the term All-America seems to have been to the 1889 College Football All-America Team selected by Casper Whitney and published in This...
s for the 1953 college football season
1953 college football season
The 1953 college football season finished with the Maryland Terrapins capturing the AP, INS, and UPI national championship after Notre Dame held the top spot for the first nine weeks. The #4 Oklahoma Sooners defeated Maryland in the Orange Bowl, but there was no further polling after the November...
. The organizations choosing the teams included the United Press, Associated Press
Associated Press
The Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
, Time
Time (magazine)
Time is an American news magazine. A European edition is published from London. Time Europe covers the Middle East, Africa and, since 2003, Latin America. An Asian edition is based in Hong Kong...
, and the Newspaper Editors Association.
Key
- Bold = Consensus All-American
- AP = Associated Press
- UP = United Press: "selected by 265 sports writers and broadcasters in a nationwide ballot"
- FWAA = Football Writers Association of America
- AFCA = American Football Coaches Association, for Collier's Magazine
- TSN = The Sporting News: selected "by 150 sportswriters and broadcasters"
- NEA = Newspaper Editors Association
- WC = Walter Camp Football Foundation
Ends
- Don Dohoney, Michigan State (AP-1; UP-1; FWAA; AFCA; TSN; NEA-1; WC)
- Carlton MasseyCarlton MasseyCarlton Massey was a professional American football defensive lineman and pro bowler who played for the NFL's Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers . He attended Southwestern University and the University of Texas.He was drafted by the Browns in the 8th round in 1953 and participated in the...
, Texas (AP-2; UP-1; FWAA; TSN; NEA-3; WC) - Sam MorleySam MorleySamuel Robertson Morley is a former American football end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Stanford University and was drafted in the 20th round of the 1954 NFL Draft.-References:...
, Stanford (AP-1; UP-2; NEA-2) - Don Penza, Notre Dame (UP-2)
- Steve MeilingerSteve MeilingerStephen Frank Meilinger is a former American football end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, the Green Bay Packers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers...
, Kentucky (AP-2; UP-3; AFCA; NEA-1) - John Carson, Georgia (UP-3; FWAA; NEA-3)
- Clyde Bennett, South Carolina (AP-3)
- Gary Knafele, Colorado (AP-3)
- Ken BuckKen BuckKenneth R. "Ken" Buck is the District Attorney for Weld County, Colorado, and was the unsuccessful Republican challenger to Michael Bennet in the 2010 U.S. Senate race in Colorado.-Early life and education:...
, Pacific (FWAA) - Dick Dietrich, Pittsburgh (NEA-2)
Tackles
- Stan JonesStan Jones (American football)Stanley Paul "Stan" Jones was an American football guard and defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991...
, Maryland (College and Pro Football Hall of Fame) (AP-1; UP-1; FWAA; AFCA; TSN; NEA-1; WC) - Art HunterArt HunterArthur Hunter is a former American football tackle who played twelve seasons in the National Football League, mainly for the Los Angeles Rams.-NFL career:...
, Notre Dame (AP-2; UP-1; FWAA; TSN; NEA-2; WC) - Jack Shanafelt, Pennsylvania (AP-1; FWAA; NEA-3)
- John HudsonJohn HudsonJohn Hudson may refer to:* John Hudson , older brother of actor William Hudson* John Hudson , former NFL player* John Hudson , former American basketball player...
, Rice (NEA-1) - Sid FournetSid FournetSidney Fredrick Fournet was a former professional American football player who played defensive lineman for seven seasons for the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Texans, and New York Jets...
, LSU (AP-2) - Ed MeadowsEd MeadowsEdward Allen Meadows was an American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Washington Redskins...
, Duke (UP-2; FWAA; NEA-3) - Jim Ray SmithJim Ray SmithJames Ray Smith is a former American football offensive tackle who played nine seasons in the National Football League, primarily with the Cleveland Browns....
, Baylor (AP-3; UP-2; AFCA) - George Jacoby, Ohio State (AP-3; UP-3)
- Eldred Kraemer, Pittsburgh (UP-3)
- Bob Farris, Army (NEA-2)
Guards
- J.D. Roberts, Oklahoma (Outland Trophy and College Football Hall of Fame) (AP-1; UP-1; FWAA; TSN; NEA-1; WC)
- Crawford Mims, Mississippi (AP-1; UP-1; FWAA; AFCA; TSN; NEA-1; WC)
- Ray Correll, Kentucky (FWAA; NEA-2)
- Bob Fleck, Syracuse (AFCA)
- Gene Lamone, West Virginia (AP-2)
- Eisenhauer (UP-2)
- Milt Bohart, Washington (AP-2; UP-2; FWAA; NEA-2)
- Norm Manoogian, Stanford (UP-3)
- Joe D'Agostino, Florida (UP-3)
- Morgan Williams, Texas Christian (AP-3)
- Bob Burrows, Duke (AP-3)
- John BauerJohn Bauer (American football)John Richard Bauer is a former American football guard and tackle who played for the National Football League's New York Giants....
, Illinois (NEA-3) - George TimberlakeGeorge TimberlakeGeorge Timberlake is a former linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 1954 NFL Draft and later played with the team during the 1955 NFL season.-References:...
, Southern California (NEA-3)
Centers
- Larry MorrisLarry MorrisLarry Morris is a retired American football linebacker.Morris attended Georgia Tech. After college, he played professionally in the National Football League with the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons. He was named of the linebackers on the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team...
, Georgia Tech (College Football Hall of Fame) (AP-1; UP-1; AFCA; TSN; NEA-2; WC) - Jerry HilgenbergJerry HilgenbergJerry Hilgenberg was a football player and coach for the University of Iowa. He was a first team All-American in 1953 and served as an assistant coach to the Iowa football team for eight seasons.-Background:...
, Iowa (AP-2; FWAA; NEA-3) - Matt HazeltineMatt HazeltineMatthew Emory Hazeltine, Jr. was a professional American football linebacker who played fifteen seasons in the National Football League with the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants....
, California (UP-2; FWAA) - Bob Orders, West Virginia (UP-3; NEA-1)
- Steve Korchek, George Washington (AP-3)
Quarterbacks
- Paul GielPaul GielPaul Robert Giel was a football and baseball player from Winona, Minnesota.Giel attended the University of Minnesota, where he was a star quarterback for the Gophers. His career totals were 2,188 yards rushing, 1,922 yards passing...
, Minnesota (AP-1; UP-1; FWAA; AFCA; TSN; WC) - Bobby GarrettBobby GarrettRobert Driscoll "Bobby" Garrett was an American football quarterback who played one season in the National Football League....
, Stanford (AP-2; UP-2; FWAA) - Zeke BratkowskiZeke BratkowskiEdmund Raymond "Zeke" Bratkowski is a former All-American quarterback at the University of Georgia from 1952 to 1953. He also had a fourteen year career in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, L.A. Rams and Green Bay Packers, followed by a 26-year coaching career...
, Georgia (UP-3) - George ShawGeorge Shaw (American football)George Howard Shaw was an American football quarterback who played seven seasons in the National Football League.-Early life:...
, Oregon (AP-3) - Bernie FaloneyBernie FaloneyBernie Faloney was a professional football player in the Canadian Football League and an outstanding American college football player at the University of Maryland...
, Maryland (AP-2; UP-2; NEA-2) - Jackie ParkerJackie ParkerJohn Dickerson "Jackie" Parker was an American football player who became an All-American in college football and an outstanding professional football player in the Canadian Football League at the running back, quarterback, defensive back, and kicker positions. He is primarily known for his play...
, Mississippi State (AP-3; UP-3; FWAA; NEA-3)
Halfbacks
- Johnny LattnerJohnny LattnerJohn Joseph "Johnny" Lattner is a former American football player in the United States. He was a halfback for the University of Notre Dame where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1953, and won the Maxwell Award twice, in 1952 and 1953....
, Notre Dame (Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Fame) (AP-1; UP-1; FWAA; AFCA; TSN; WC) - Paul Cameron, UCLA (AP-1; UP-1; FWAA; AFCA; TSN; NEA-2; WC)
- J.C. CarolineJ.C. CarolineJames C. "J.C." Caroline is a former American football player. Caroline was a collegiate All-American, and played professionally for ten seasons in the National Football League, and is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.Caroline played college football at the University of Illinois,...
, Illinois (College Football Hall of Fame) (AP-2; UP-1; FWAA; AFCA; TSN; NEA-2; WC) - Bobby Cavazos, Texas Tech (AP-2)
- Leroy Bolden, Michigan State (UP-2; NEA-3)
- Neil WordenNeil WordenNeil James Worden is a former American football fullback who played in the National Football League. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1954 NFL Draft and played in the 1954 and 1957 seasons. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame.-Collage Years:Worden went to...
, Notre Dame (UP-3) - Leon Hardeman, Georgia Tech (UP-3)
- Dick Clasby, Harvard (AP-3)
- Larry Grigg, Oklahoma (NEA-3)
Fullbacks
- Alan AmecheAlan AmecheLino Dante "Alan" Ameche , nicknamed "The Horse", was an American football player who played six seasons with the Baltimore Colts in the National Football League after winning the Heisman Trophy in college at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He was elected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first...
, Wisconsin (AP-3; UP-2; FWAA) - David "Kosse" Johnson, Rice (AP-1; FWAA; NEA-2)
- Tommy Allman, West Virginia (NEA-3)
Heisman Trophy voting
The chart below reflects the point total in the 1953 Heisman TrophyHeisman Trophy
The Heisman Memorial Trophy Award , is awarded annually to the player deemed the most outstanding player in collegiate football. It was created in 1935 as the Downtown Athletic Club trophy and renamed in 1936 following the death of the Club's athletic director, John Heisman The Heisman Memorial...
voting.
| Rank | Name | Position | School | Heisman points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Lattner Johnny Lattner John Joseph "Johnny" Lattner is a former American football player in the United States. He was a halfback for the University of Notre Dame where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1953, and won the Maxwell Award twice, in 1952 and 1953.... |
Halfback Halfback (American football) A halfback, sometimes referred to as a tailback, is an offensive position in American football, which lines up in the backfield and generally is responsible for carrying the ball on run plays. Historically, from the 1870s through the 1950s, the halfback position was both an offensive and defensive... |
Notre Dame | 1,850 |
| 2 | Paul Giel Paul Giel Paul Robert Giel was a football and baseball player from Winona, Minnesota.Giel attended the University of Minnesota, where he was a star quarterback for the Gophers. His career totals were 2,188 yards rushing, 1,922 yards passing... |
Quarterback Quarterback Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line... |
Minnesota | 1,794 |
| 3 | Paul Cameron | Halfback Halfback (American football) A halfback, sometimes referred to as a tailback, is an offensive position in American football, which lines up in the backfield and generally is responsible for carrying the ball on run plays. Historically, from the 1870s through the 1950s, the halfback position was both an offensive and defensive... |
UCLA | 444 |
| 4 | Bernie Faloney Bernie Faloney Bernie Faloney was a professional football player in the Canadian Football League and an outstanding American college football player at the University of Maryland... |
Quarterback Quarterback Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line... |
Maryland | 258 |
| 5 | Bobby Garrett Bobby Garrett Robert Driscoll "Bobby" Garrett was an American football quarterback who played one season in the National Football League.... |
Quarterback Quarterback Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line... |
Stanford | 231 |
| 6 | Alan Ameche Alan Ameche Lino Dante "Alan" Ameche , nicknamed "The Horse", was an American football player who played six seasons with the Baltimore Colts in the National Football League after winning the Heisman Trophy in college at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He was elected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first... |
Fullback Fullback (American football) A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback... |
Wisconsin | 211 |
Other individual awards
- Maxwell AwardMaxwell AwardThe Maxwell Award is presented annually to the collegiate American football player judged by a panel of sportscasters, sportswriters, and National Collegiate Athletic Association head coaches and the membership of the Maxwell Football Club to be the best football player in the United States. The...
: Johnny LattnerJohnny LattnerJohn Joseph "Johnny" Lattner is a former American football player in the United States. He was a halfback for the University of Notre Dame where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1953, and won the Maxwell Award twice, in 1952 and 1953....
, end, Notre Dame - Walter Camp AwardWalter Camp AwardThe Walter Camp Player of the Year Award is given annually to the collegiate American football Player of the Year, as decided by a group of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-A head coaches and sports information directors under the auspices of the Walter Camp Football Foundation;...
(Back): Alan AmecheAlan AmecheLino Dante "Alan" Ameche , nicknamed "The Horse", was an American football player who played six seasons with the Baltimore Colts in the National Football League after winning the Heisman Trophy in college at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He was elected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first...
, Wisconsin; Bernie FaloneyBernie FaloneyBernie Faloney was a professional football player in the Canadian Football League and an outstanding American college football player at the University of Maryland...
, Maryland; Paul GielPaul GielPaul Robert Giel was a football and baseball player from Winona, Minnesota.Giel attended the University of Minnesota, where he was a star quarterback for the Gophers. His career totals were 2,188 yards rushing, 1,922 yards passing...
, Minnesota; Johnny Lattner, N. Dame - Knute Rockne Award (Lineman): Stan JonesStan Jones (American football)Stanley Paul "Stan" Jones was an American football guard and defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991...
, tackle, Maryland - Outland TrophyOutland TrophyThe Outland Trophy is awarded to the best United States college football interior lineman by the Football Writers Association of America. It is named after John H. Outland. One of only a few players ever to be named All-America at two positions, Outland garnered consensus All-America honors in...
: J.D. Roberts, guard, Oklahoma - AFCA Coach of the Year: Jim TatumJim TatumJames M. "Big Jim" Tatum was an American football and baseball player and coach. Tatum served as the head football coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , the University of Oklahoma , and the University of Maryland, College Park , compiling a career college football record of...
, Maryland