Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Carlos Alvarez
1969–1971
— NCAA Football Hall of Fame —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
1. Carlos Alvarez Marker
Arguably the best wide receiver to ever come through the University of Florida, Alvarez was named an inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011, 40 years after he played his final game for the Gators. During his sophomore year, Alvarez set eight SEC receiving records as a First-Team All-American in 1969, catching 88 passes for 1,329 yards and 12 touchdowns. He set a school record with 15 catches in a 35-16 win over Miami and finished his career as Florida’s most prolific receiver with 172 catches for 2,563 yards and 19 touchdowns. Alvarez was also a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member and a three-time Academic All-American. He was inducted into the Academic All-America Hall of Fame in 1991.
Erected by University of Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports.
Location. 29° 38.939′ 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jack Youngblood (here, next to this marker); Wes Chandler (here, next to this marker); Emmitt Smith (here, next to this marker); Danny Wuerffel (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. Carlos Alvarez 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 130 times since then and 12 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.
