Leon McQuay
Leon McQuay
  • Induction Year:
    1983
  • Induction Type:
    Football
  • Graduation Year:
    1970

Bio

Played on the football team for three seasons from 1968 to 1970. He was the first black athlete to receive a scholarship to UT. McQuay rushed for 3,039 yards, scored 37 touchdowns and was a two time small college All-American in three seasons at Tampa. He rushed for 1,362 yards and scored 22 TDs as a junior. He went on to sign with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in 1971. He took the CFL by storm, rushing for 977 yards and a 7.1 yard per carry average. He was an all-star and runner up for the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player Award. He also played for the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saint of the National Football League.