1964: Tucker Frederickson, All-American fullback
This image is a photograph used in the book Auburn, a Pictorial History of the Loveliest Village by Mickey Logue and Jack Simms, 3rd edition, 2013, depicting the history of the city and the university. From page 243: Coach Ralph Jordan described Tucker Frederickson in 1964 as "the most complete...
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| Summary: | This image is a photograph used in the book Auburn, a Pictorial History of the Loveliest Village by Mickey Logue and Jack Simms, 3rd edition, 2013, depicting the history of the city and the university. From page 243: Coach Ralph Jordan described Tucker Frederickson in 1964 as "the most complete football player I have seen." He was a consensus All-American fullback that fall and the first player selected in the NFL draft. He played seven seasons with the New York Giants. In addition to being a powerful runner, at Auburn he was a two-time winner of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, awarded annually to the player selected as best blocking back in the South. ... Frederickson became one of the University's first four inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame. Photo source: Auburn University Athletics Department. |
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