Leon McQuay
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- Induction Year:
- 1983
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- Induction Type:
- Football
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- 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.