Eddie Talboom
| Date of birth | May 15, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Delphos, Ohio |
| Date of death | June 6, 1998 |
| Place of death | Dunedin, Florida |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Halfback |
| US college | University of Wyoming |
Eddie Talboom (May 15, 1921 – June 6, 1998) was an All-American football player (1952) from the University of Wyoming.
Football career
Talboom began his career at Notre Dame, but moved to the University of Wyoming after serving in World War II. It was there that Talboom achieved the Cowboys' rushing touchdown record of 34. His total of 10.8 average points per game places Talboom fifth in NCAA history.[1]
Awards and distinctions
Talboom won the Gator Bowl MVP award in 1951[2] and was posthumously[3] elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000.[4]
Personal life
Outside of his football career, Talboom was a teacher.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Haynes joins others in Hall of Fame". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. 11 August 2001. Retrieved 1 September 2009.
- ^ "Those Stalwart Sons". Toledo Blade. 3 January 1951. Retrieved 1 September 2009.
- ^ "Cowboys' Novacek joins Hall inductees". The Denver Post. 5 February 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2009.[dead link]
- ^ "Bay Area's two ties to Fame". San Francisco Chronicle. 26 April 2000. Retrieved 1 September 2009.