Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Danny Wuerffel
1993-1996
— NCAA Football Hall of Fame —
Perhaps the most decorated player in Florida’s football history, Wuerffel was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2013. He was Florida’s second Heisman Trophy winner in 1996 while quarterbacking the Gators to the consensus National Championship. Wuerffel led the orange and blue to four SEC Titles and a pair of National Championship games. He was also a first-team All-America selection in 1995 and 1996 and a two-time recipient of the O’Brien National Quarterback of the Year Award. Wuerffel was also the first Heisman Trophy winner to receive the Draddy Trophy presented to the Nation’s top football Scholar-Athlete and was a two-time Academic All-American. He threw for 10,875 yards and 114 touchdowns in his career.
Erected by University of Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports.
Location. 29° 38.939′ N, 82° 20.974′ 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 is at or near this postal address: 157 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville FL 32611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Steve Spurrier (here, next to this marker); Emmitt Smith (here, next to this marker); Wes Chandler (here, next to this marker); Carlos Alvarez (here, next to this marker); Jack Youngblood (here, next to this marker); Wilber Marshall (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Steve Spurrier (here, next to this marker); Doug Dickey (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesville.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on May 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 4. submitted on May 28, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.