1958 College Football All-America Team
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The 1958 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 1958 college football season
. The organizations choosing the teams included the United Press, Associated Press
, Time
, and the Newspaper Editors Association.
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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 1958 college football season
1958 college football season
The 1958 college football season was the first to feature the two point conversion. On January 13, 1958, the 11-man NCAA Rules Committee unanimously approved a resolution to allow teams to choose between kicking an extra point after a touchdown, or running or passing from the 3 yard line for 2...
. 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.
Ends
- Buddy DialBuddy DialGilbert Leroy "Buddy" Dial was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys.-Early life:...
, Rice (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, FWAA, TSN, Time) - Sam WilliamsSam Williams (defensive lineman)Samuel F. Williams was an American football defensive end in the National Football League. He was a 24th round selection of the Los Angeles Rams in the 1956 NFL Draft out of Michigan State University...
, Michigan State (UPI, WC, AFCA, Time) - Jim HoustonJim HoustonJames Edward "Jim" Houston is a former American football linebacker who played thirteen seasons in the National Football League with the Cleveland Browns. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006....
, Ohio State (AP, CP, FWAA) - Al Goldstein, North Carolina (NEA, FWAA)
- Jim Wood, Oklahoma State (AFCA)
- Curtis Merz, Iowa (FWAA)
- Tom FranckhauserTom FranckhauserThomas Anthony Franckhauser was an American football cornerback in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at Purdue University....
, Purdue (CP) - Monty SticklesMonty SticklesMontford Anthony "Monty" Stickles was an American football tight end in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints. He also served as a color commentator on Oakland Raiders radio broadcasts. He died of heart failure after a brief illness. He was...
, Notre Dame (TSN)
Tackles
- Ted Bates, Oregon State (AP, UPI, NEA, CP, WC, AFCA, TSN)
- Brock StromBrock StromBrock Strom is a former American football player. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1985. He played offensive tackle.Collegiately, Strom played for Air Force and was the captain of their undefeated 1958 team....
, Air Force (AP, UPI, WC) - Jim MarshallJim Marshall (American football)James "Jim" Lawrence Marshall played college football at the Ohio State University. He left school before his senior year, and played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was then drafted in the 4th round of the 1960 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns...
, Ohio State (TSN, Time) - Ron Luciano, Syracuse (CP, NEA)
- Bill Leeka, U.C.L.A. (Time)
- Andrew Cvercko, Northwestern (FWAA)
- Don FloydDon FloydDonald Wayne Floyd was a professional American football defensive end who played in the American Football League . Born in Abilene, Texas, He played his high school football in Midlothian, Texas, for the Midlothian Panthers. Midlothian named a stadium in his honor, but built a new one...
, TCU (FWAA) - Vel Heckman, Florida (FWAA)
- Gene Selawski, Purdue (FWAA)
- Hogan Wharton, Houston (AFCA)
Guards
- John Guzik, Pittsburgh (UPI, NEA, WC, FWAA, TSN, Time)
- Zeke SmithZeke SmithRoger Duane "Zeke" Smith is a former American football player in the National Football League for the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants. He played college football at Auburn University where he was awarded the Outland Trophy in 1958...
, Auburn (AP, NEA, CP, WC, FWAA, Time) - George Deiderich, Vanderbilt (AP, AFCA, FWAA)
- Al EcuyerAl EcuyerAl Ecuyer is a former American football player who played at the guard position for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 1956-1958. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Ecuyer was a three-year starter for Notre Dame. He was a consensus first team All-American in 1957 and co-captain of the 1958 Notre...
, Notre Dame (UPI, CP, TSN) - Bob Novogratz, Army (FWAA)
- John WootenJohn WootenJohn B. Wooten is a former American football guard who played nine professional seasons in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns and Washington Redskins...
, Colorado (AFCA)
Centers
- Bob Harrison, Oklahoma (AP, UPI, NEA, CP, WC, FWAA, TSN)
- Jackie Burkett, Auburn (AFCA, Time)
- Max Fugler, LSU (FWAA)
Quarterbacks
- Randy DuncanRandy DuncanHearst Randolph "Randy" Duncan, Jr. is a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback. He played college football at the University of Iowa. He played in two Rose Bowls and has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame...
, Iowa (AP, UPI, NEA, CP, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - Joe KappJoe KappJoseph Robert Kapp is a former professional American and Canadian football quarterback. He is also a former college football head coach of the University of California, and a former general manager of the CFL's BC Lions. Kapp played primarily with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and the CFL's BC Lions...
, California (FWAA, Time) - Don MeredithDon MeredithJoseph Don "Dandy Don" Meredith was an American football quarterback, sports commentator and actor. He spent all nine seasons of his professional playing career with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League . He was named to the Pro Bowl in each of his last three years as a player...
, SMU (FWAA)
Halfbacks
- Billy CannonBilly CannonWilliam Abb "Billy" Cannon is an All-American, 1959 Heisman Trophy winner and 2008 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, and one of the American Football League's most celebrated players.He was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and moved...
, LSU (AP, UPI, NEA, CP, WC, AFCA, FWAA TSN, Time) - Pete DawkinsPete DawkinsPeter Miller Dawkins is a Heisman Trophy winner, Rhodes Scholar, U.S. Army Brigadier General, and Republican candidate for Senate. He is the former vice chairman of Citigroup Private Bank.-Early life, education and athletic career:...
, Army (AP, UPI, NEA, CP, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - Dick BassDick Bass----Richard Lee Bass was an American football running back who played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1960 to 1969....
, Pacific (Time) - Bob Anderson, Army (FWAA)
Fullbacks
- Bob WhiteBob White (American football)Loren "Bob" White played for Ohio State in the late 1950s. White played fullback and line on defense. In 1957 he and the Buckeyes won the Big Ten out right and lead Ohio State to a win in the 1958 Rose Bowl 10-7 over Oregon. In 1958 he led in scoring and rushing for the Buckeyes.-Achievements:In...
, Ohio State (UPI, NEA, CP, WC, FWAA, TSN, Time) - Nick PietrosanteNick PietrosanteNick Pietrosante was an All-Pro fullback in the National Football League. Raised in Ansonia, Connecticut, he attended Notre Dame High School of West Haven, Connecticut, graduating with the Class of 1954. He was the first All State athlete at Notre Dame High School...
, Notre Dame (AFCA, FWAA) - Bill Austin, Rutgers (AP)
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Key
- Bold = Consensus All-American
- AP = Associated Press
- UPI = United Press International
- NEA = Newspaper Enterprise Association
- CP = Central Press AssociationCentral Press AssociationThe Central Press Association was an American newspaper syndication company based in Cleveland, Ohio. It was in business from 1910 to 1971. At its peak, the Central Press supplied features, columns, and photographs to more than 400 newspapers and 12 million daily readers.-History:Virgil Venice...
- WC = Walter Camp Football Foundation
- AFCA = American Football Coaches Association
- FWAA = Football Writers Association of America
- TSN = The Sporting News
- Time = Time Magazine
Heisman Trophy voting
The chart below reflects the point total in the 1958 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 | Pete Dawkins Pete Dawkins Peter Miller Dawkins is a Heisman Trophy winner, Rhodes Scholar, U.S. Army Brigadier General, and Republican candidate for Senate. He is the former vice chairman of Citigroup Private Bank.-Early life, education and athletic career:... |
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... |
Army | 1,394 |
| 2 | Randy Duncan Randy Duncan Hearst Randolph "Randy" Duncan, Jr. is a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback. He played college football at the University of Iowa. He played in two Rose Bowls and has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame... |
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... |
Iowa | 1,021 |
| 3 | Billy Cannon Billy Cannon William Abb "Billy" Cannon is an All-American, 1959 Heisman Trophy winner and 2008 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, and one of the American Football League's most celebrated players.He was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and moved... |
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... |
LSU | 975 |
| 4 | Bob White Bob White (American football) Loren "Bob" White played for Ohio State in the late 1950s. White played fullback and line on defense. In 1957 he and the Buckeyes won the Big Ten out right and lead Ohio State to a win in the 1958 Rose Bowl 10-7 over Oregon. In 1958 he led in scoring and rushing for the Buckeyes.-Achievements:In... |
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... |
Ohio State | 365 |
| 5 | Joe Kapp Joe Kapp Joseph Robert Kapp is a former professional American and Canadian football quarterback. He is also a former college football head coach of the University of California, and a former general manager of the CFL's BC Lions. Kapp played primarily with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and the CFL's BC Lions... |
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... |
California | 227 |
| 6 | Bill Austin Bill Austin William Lee Austin is a former American football player and coach in the National Football League, having played for the New York Giants for seven seasons and served as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1966 to 1968.Bill played for Oregon State University in college, earning All-Coast... |
Tailback Tailback Tailback can mean:* Halfback * A line of motor vehicles caught up in traffic congestion; a traffic jam... |
Rutgers | 197 |
| 7 | Bob Harrison | Center Center (American football) Center is a position in American football and Canadian football . The center is the innermost lineman of the offensive line on a football team's offense... /Linebacker Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
Oklahoma | 187 |