Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jack Youngblood
1968–1970
— NCAA Football Hall of Fame —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
1. Jack Youngblood Marker
Regarded as the best defensive end in Gator history, Youngblood was named to the All-SEC Team for the decade of the 1970’s. He was a rugged competitor who went on to become an All-Pro star with the Los Angeles Rams after being a first-round draft selection in 1971. Youngblood participated in the 1971 Senior Bowel and was chosen as the event’s most outstanding player. After leading the team with 66 tackles in 1969, he made All-America the following season. Youngblood was an NFL All-Pro in 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978 and 1979. He was enshrined into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992 and became the first player from Florida to be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2001.
Erected by University of Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports.
Location. 29° 38.94′ N, 82° 20.973′ W. Marker is in Gainesville, Florida, in Alachua County. Marker is at the intersection of Gale Lemerand Drive and Stadium Road, on the right when traveling north on Gale Lemerand Drive. Marker located on wall in front of the Heavener Football Complex which is adjoined to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wes Chandler (here, next to this marker); Carlos Alvarez (here, next to this marker); Danny Wuerffel (here, next to this marker); Emmitt Smith (here, next to this marker); Doug Dickey (here, next to this marker); Wilber Marshall (here, next to this marker); Steve Spurrier (here, next to this marker); Ray Graves (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesville.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
2. Jack Youngblood Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
3. Bull Gator
University of Florida NCAA Football Hall of Fame Inductees can be seen on lower wall behind Bull Gator
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
