Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Wilber Marshall

1980–1983

— NCAA Football Hall of Fame —

Wilber Marshall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020

1. Wilber Marshall Marker

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Wilber Marshall is regarded as one of the best defensive players in Gator history. He was a consensus first-team All-American in 1982 and 1983 and also earned honorable mention All-American honors in 1981. ABC Television selected him as the National Defensive Player of the Year in 1983, and he was a finalist for the Lombardi Award as a junior and senior. Marshall set school records in career total tackles for loss (58) and total tackles for loss in a season (27). Marshall was a first-round draft pick by the Chicago Bears in 1984 and enjoyed a 12-year career in the NFL. He was a three-time All-Pro selection (1986,’87 and ’92) and also earned a pair of Super Bowl rings with Chicago and Washington. He was named to the College Football Hall of Fame in May of 2008.

Linebacker

Erected by University of Florida.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports.

Location. 29° 38.938′ N, 82° 20.973′ W. Marker is in Gainesville, Florida,

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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. Emmitt Smith (here, next to this marker); Steve Spurrier (here, next to this marker); Carlos Alvarez (here, next to this marker); Danny Wuerffel (here, next to this marker); Doug Dickey (here, next to this marker); Wes Chandler (here, next to this marker); Jack Youngblood (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Steve Spurrier (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. Wilber Marshall 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 107 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on May 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.