Jim Maddock
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James Andrew 'Mad Dog' Maddock (December 23, 1934 – July 20, 2011) was an American football
player. He played at the quarterback
position for the University of Michigan
from 1954 to 1956. He appeared in all 127 games for the Wolverines
during his sophomore, junior and senior years, and led the teams to final Associated Press
rankings of No. 15 in 1954, No. 12 in 1955, and No. 19 in 1956.
. Maddock played both football and basketball for the Fenwick Friars from 1951 to 1953.
in 1953. He played at the quarterback
position in all 127 games played by Michigan during the 1954, 1955 and 1956 football seasons.
. On October 9, 1954, Maddock led Michigan to 14–13 victory over Iowa
, after falling behind 13–0 in the first quarter. The game-winning touchdown came in the second quarter on a 28-yard touchdown pass from Maddock to College Football Hall of Fame
end Ron Kramer
. Maddock also scored the game-winning touchdown in a 14–7 win over Illinois
on a pass from Lou Baldacci
in the second quarter. The 1954 team finished with a 6–3 record, ranked No. 15 in the final AP poll.
and Tom Maentz
at the end positions, the Associated Press wrote in a pre-season story, "Michigan's famed 'pass, punt and a prayer' formula will be changed this year to 'A pass, a run and a pass' in all probability. The prayer won't be needed." Playing in all nine games (seven as the starter), Maddock missed two starts after suffering a hip injury against Northwestern
. He led the 1955 Michigan Wolverines football team
to a 6–0 record and a No. 1 ranking after the first six weeks. However, Michigan lost two of its last three games to finish with a 7–2 record and a No. 12 ranking in the final AP poll.
On October 29, 1955, Maddock gained notoriety after leading the Wolverines to a come-from-behind win in a nationally-televised game against Iowa. After falling behind 21–13, Maddock "fired towering touchdown passes to ends Ron Kramer and Tom Maentz in the final nine minutes." He completed five of six passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns, including a 65-yard touchdown pass to Kramer.
. In his final game for Michigan, Maddock helped lead the Wolverines to a 19–0 win over Ohio State
. He completed 5 of 10 passes for 66 yards, caught a 23-yard pass from Bob Ptacek
, and scored Michigan's final touchdown on a plunge from inside the one-yard line in the fourth quarter.
After the 1956 season, Maddock played in the North-South Shrine Game in the Orange Bowl
in Miami, Florida
. Maddock was teamed in the backfield with Oklahoma
's Tommy McDonald, winner of the 1956 Maxwell Award
. The pair led the North team to a 17–7 win, and Maddock accounted for the game's final points as he kicked a field goal in the final minute of play.
American football
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player. He played at the quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
position for the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
from 1954 to 1956. He appeared in all 127 games for the Wolverines
Michigan Wolverines football
The Michigan Wolverines football program represents the University of Michigan in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. Michigan has the most all-time wins and the highest winning percentage in college football history...
during his sophomore, junior and senior years, and led the teams to final Associated Press
Associated Press
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rankings of No. 15 in 1954, No. 12 in 1955, and No. 19 in 1956.
Early years
A native of Chicago, Illinois, Maddock attended Fenwick High School, a Roman Catholic high school located in Oak Park, IllinoisOak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, Illinois is a suburb bordering the west side of the city of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is the twenty-fifth largest municipality in Illinois. Oak Park has easy access to downtown Chicago due to public transportation such as the Chicago 'L' Blue and Green lines,...
. Maddock played both football and basketball for the Fenwick Friars from 1951 to 1953.
University of Michigan
After graduating from Fenwick High School, Maddock enrolled at the University of MichiganUniversity of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in 1953. He played at the quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
position in all 127 games played by Michigan during the 1954, 1955 and 1956 football seasons.
1954 season
As a sophomore, Maddock appeared in all nine games (one as a starter) for the 1954 Michigan Wolverines football team1954 Michigan Wolverines football team
The 1954 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1954 college football season. The team's head coach was Bennie Oosterbaan...
. On October 9, 1954, Maddock led Michigan to 14–13 victory over Iowa
Iowa Hawkeyes football
The Iowa Hawkeyes football team is the interscholastic football team at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes have competed in the Big Ten Conference since 1900, and are currently a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
, after falling behind 13–0 in the first quarter. The game-winning touchdown came in the second quarter on a 28-yard touchdown pass from Maddock to College Football Hall of Fame
College Football Hall of Fame
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end Ron Kramer
Ron Kramer
Ronald J. Kramer was a multi-sport college athlete and professional American football player. Before embarking on a career in the National Football League, he lettered in football, basketball, and track at the University of Michigan in the 1950s...
. Maddock also scored the game-winning touchdown in a 14–7 win over Illinois
Illinois Fighting Illini football
The Illinois Fighting Illini are a major college football program, representing the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. They compete in NCAA Division I-A and the Big Ten Conference.-Current staff:-All-time win/loss/tie record:*563-513-51...
on a pass from Lou Baldacci
Lou Baldacci
Louis Granville Baldacci is a former American football player. He played college football for the University of Michigan from 1953 to 1955 and was the starting quarterback for the 1953 and 1954 Michigan Wolverines football teams...
in the second quarter. The 1954 team finished with a 6–3 record, ranked No. 15 in the final AP poll.
1955 season
Going into 1955 season, Michigan's passing offense was expected to excel. With Maddock at quarterback and "touchdown twins" Ron KramerRon Kramer
Ronald J. Kramer was a multi-sport college athlete and professional American football player. Before embarking on a career in the National Football League, he lettered in football, basketball, and track at the University of Michigan in the 1950s...
and Tom Maentz
Tom Maentz
Tom Maentz is a former American football player who played end for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1954-1956. Maentz played on offense and defense and also served as the punter for the Michigan football team...
at the end positions, the Associated Press wrote in a pre-season story, "Michigan's famed 'pass, punt and a prayer' formula will be changed this year to 'A pass, a run and a pass' in all probability. The prayer won't be needed." Playing in all nine games (seven as the starter), Maddock missed two starts after suffering a hip injury against Northwestern
Northwestern Wildcats football
The Northwestern Wildcats football team, representing Northwestern University, is a NCAA Division I team and member of the Big Ten Conference, with evidence of organization in 1876...
. He led the 1955 Michigan Wolverines football team
1955 Michigan Wolverines football team
The 1955 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1955 college football season. The team's head coach was Bennie Oosterbaan...
to a 6–0 record and a No. 1 ranking after the first six weeks. However, Michigan lost two of its last three games to finish with a 7–2 record and a No. 12 ranking in the final AP poll.
On October 29, 1955, Maddock gained notoriety after leading the Wolverines to a come-from-behind win in a nationally-televised game against Iowa. After falling behind 21–13, Maddock "fired towering touchdown passes to ends Ron Kramer and Tom Maentz in the final nine minutes." He completed five of six passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns, including a 65-yard touchdown pass to Kramer.
1956 season
As a senior, Maddock was the backup to Jim Van Pelt, but appeared in all nine games for the 1956 team1956 Michigan Wolverines football team
The 1956 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1956 college football season. The team's head coach was Bennie Oosterbaan...
. In his final game for Michigan, Maddock helped lead the Wolverines to a 19–0 win over Ohio State
1956 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
The 1956 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the college football season of 1956-1957. The Buckeyes compiled a 6–3 record.-Schedule:-1957 NFL draftees:-References:Win/Loss statistics*...
. He completed 5 of 10 passes for 66 yards, caught a 23-yard pass from Bob Ptacek
Bob Ptacek
Robert J. "Bob" Ptacek, Jr. is a former professional American and Canadian football quarterback, defensive back, and linebacker who was drafted in the 1959 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. He played for the Browns during the 1959 NFL season...
, and scored Michigan's final touchdown on a plunge from inside the one-yard line in the fourth quarter.
After the 1956 season, Maddock played in the North-South Shrine Game in the Orange Bowl
Orange Bowl
The Orange Bowl is an annual American college football bowl game played at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It has been played annually since January 1, 1935 and celebrated its 75th playing on January 1, 2009...
in Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida
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. Maddock was teamed in the backfield with Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sooners football
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's Tommy McDonald, winner of the 1956 Maxwell Award
Maxwell Award
The Maxwell Award is presented annually to the collegiate American football player judged by a panel of sportscasters, sportswriters, and National Collegiate Athletic Association head coaches and the membership of the Maxwell Football Club to be the best football player in the United States. The...
. The pair led the North team to a 17–7 win, and Maddock accounted for the game's final points as he kicked a field goal in the final minute of play.