Bobby Hoernschemeyer (1984) - Indiana University Athletics Hall of Fame

Bobby Hoernschemeyer

Induction:
1984

Football 1943-44...quarterback who in 1943 set an NCAA record that still stands, most total yards gained by a freshman, 458 against Nebraska...that is still an IU record as is the six touchdown passes he threw in that 54-13 win...led the NCAA in total offense in '43 while earning first team All-Big Ten and third team All-American honors...ranks ninth on IU's career list in total offense...later played at Navy, in the 1944 College All-Star game, and professionally with the champion Detroit Lions.