This List of University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame members includes former Florida Gators

Florida Gators

The Florida Gators are the intercollegiate sports teams that represent the University of Florida located in Gainesville, Florida. The "Lady Gators" is an alternative nickname sometimes used by the Gators women's teams...

 athletes who represented the University of Florida

University of Florida

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 in one or more intercollegiate sports and were recognized as "Gator Greats" for their athletic excellence during their college sports careers. Gator Greats are listed below in alphabetical order within each sport. Those listed include athletes from eight men's sports and nine women's sports.

This list also includes "Distinguished Letterwinners," who are former Gators athletes who achieved distinction after graduation, as athletic coaches or administrators, professional athletes, or in public service or other career activities; and "Honorary Letterwinners," who were not former Gators athletes, but who distinguished themselves by their significant contributions to the success of the Florida Gators sports teams, including former championship Gators coaches. Distinguished Letterwinners and Honorary Letterwinners are listed below in alphabetical order in separate sections near the end of this article.

Baseball

The following Gator Greats are former members of the Florida Gators baseball

Florida Gators baseball

The Florida Gators baseball team represents the University of Florida in the sport of baseball. The Florida Gators compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletics Association , and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference . They play their home games in Alfred A...

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Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
Harry L. Coe, III	Baseball	1951–1952	Pitcher Harry Coe was an All-Southeastern Conference Southeastern Conference The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...  (SEC) selection in 1952. After his college career, he played four seasons of minor league baseball and put himself through law school. Coe later served as a circuit court judge and state attorney in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Douglas M. "Doug" Corbett Doug Corbett Douglas Mitchell Corbett is a former American professional baseball player who was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for eight seasons during the 1980s...	Baseball	1971–1974	Pitcher Doug Corbett was an All-SEC selection in 1974. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Minnesota Twins in 1980, and played eight MLB seasons with the Twins, the California Angels and the Baltimore Orioles. Corbett was an American League All-Star in 1981.
David M. Eckstein David Eckstein David Mark Eckstein is a former American professional baseball player who was an infielder in Major League Baseball for ten seasons. He played college baseball for the University of Florida, and has played professionally for the Anaheim Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona...	Baseball	1994–1997	Infielder David Eckstein was a walk-on player who garnered All-SEC and All-American honors, and was a member of the Gators' 1996 College World Series team. In 1997, he compiled eighty-five runs, 125 runs batted in, and thirty-five stolen bases. He made his MLB debut with the Anaheim Angels in 2001, and in ten MLB seasons, he earned two World Series rings, and 2006 World Series MVP honors.
Perry C. McGriff, Jr. Perry C. McGriff Perry Colson McGriff, Jr. is an American politician, retired insurance agent, and former All-American college football and baseball player. McGriff is a former member of the Florida House of Representatives, and former candidate for the Florida Senate.- Early life and education :McGriff was born...	Baseball Football	1958–1960 1958–1959	Outfielder Perry McGriff was a two-time All-SEC selection and the Gators' first-ever two-time All-American in baseball. He also received All-SEC and All-American honors in football. McGriff was later elected to the Florida House of Representatives.
Tom Moore	Baseball	1960, 1962–1963	Third baseman Tom Moore was a two-time All-SEC selection and a two-time first-team All-American. In 1962 and 1963, Moore led the Gators in batting average, hits and stolen bases. He still holds the team records for stolen bases in a single game and triples in a season.
Louis "Lou" Pesce	Baseball	1952–1954	First baseman Lou Pesce was an All-SEC selection in 1954.
Quintus I. "Q.I." Roberts	Baseball	1931–1933	Q. I. Roberts was a standout Florida Gators baseball player from 1931 to 1933. Roberts became an educator and coach in the public schools of Putnam County, Florida.
R. Rudy Simpson, Jr.	Baseball	1951–1954	Pitcher Rudy Simpson was the Gators' first scholarship baseball player in 1951. Simpson was an All-SEC selection in 1954.
Haywood C. Sullivan Haywood Sullivan Haywood Cooper Sullivan was an American college and professional baseball player who was a catcher, manager, general manager and club owner in Major League Baseball...	Baseball Football	1951–1952 1950–1951	Haywood Sullivan was a two-sport standout in baseball and football, and is generally rated as the best passing quarterback of the first fifty-five years of the Gators football program. His equally strong baseball talent led to him receiving a Major League Baseball bonus contract from the Boston Red Sox in 1952, and he rose from team catcher, to general manager, and ultimately, to general partner of the Red Sox franchise.
S. Bradley "Brad" Wilkerson Brad Wilkerson Stephen Bradley "Brad" Wilkerson is a former American college and professional baseball player who was an outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball for eight seasons in the 2000s. Wilkerson played college baseball for the University of Florida, and was selected by the Montreal Expos...	Baseball	1996–1998	Brad Wilkerson was an outfielder, a first baseman, and a three-time first-team All-American. In three years as a Gator, he compiled fifty-five home runs, 224 runs batted in, and forty-six stolen bases. After college, he won a gold medal as a member of the winning U.S. national team at the 2000 Olympics. He made his MLB debut with the Montreal Expos in 2001, and played eight MLB seasons.
Dale J. Willis Dale Willis Dale Jerome Willis is a former American college and professional baseball player who was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for single season in 1963....	Baseball	1954–1956	Pitcher Dale Willis was an All-SEC selection in 1956. As a senior, Willis posted three consecutive games with ten or more strikeouts, and averaged 11.9 strikeouts per game. Willis made his MLB debut with the Kansas City Athletics in 1963.

Men's basketball

The following Gator Greats are former members of the Florida Gators men's basketball

Florida Gators men's basketball

The Florida Gators men's basketball team represents the University of Florida in the sport of basketball. The Gators compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and the Southeastern Conference...

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Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
Richard J. "Rick" Casares Rick Casares Richard Jose "Rick" Casares is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League and the American Football League for twelve seasons in the 1950s and 1960s...	Basketball Football	1951–1953 1951–1953	Guard Rick Casares was a two-sport standout in basketball and football. In basketball, he was the Gators' leading scorer for two straight seasons, a two-time All-SEC selection, and a team captain. In 1951, he hit 13-of-13 field goal attempts against Georgia Tech. Casares was drafted by the Chicago Bears and played professional football for twelve seasons.
W. N. "Ben" Clemons	Football Basketball Baseball	1928–1930 1929–1931 1930–1932	Ben Clemons was a three-sport standout athlete who played for the Florida Gators football, basketball and baseball teams for three years as a collegian. After his undergraduate career, Clemons returned as the basketball team's head coach from 1933 to 1936, the baseball team's head coach from 1934 to 1936, and an assistant football coach from 1933 to 1935.
Daniel C. "Dan" Cross	Basketball	1992–1995	Guard Dan Cross was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, received All-American honors twice, and was a senior team captain. Memorably, Cross made a layup at the buzzer to defeat James Madison and advance in the 1994 NCAA Tournament, and was a major factor in the Gators' run to their first-ever NCAA Final Four in 1994. He led the team in scoring during the 1993–94 and 1994–95 seasons.
A. Curtis "Curt" Cunkle, Jr.	Basketball	1951–1953	Forward Curt Cunkle played in sixty-one games, scored 604 points, recovered 493 rebounds, and was a first-team All-SEC selection in 1953.
Robert E. "Bob" Emrick	Basketball	1954–1957	Forward-center Bob Emrick played in ninety-one games, scored 1,535 points, made 514 free throws, and pulled down 869 rebounds. He was a two-time All-SEC selection, and a senior team captain. Emrick led the team in scoring for three seasons, averaged 16.7 points per game, and remains tenth on the Gators' career scoring list.
Udonis J. Haslem Udonis Haslem Udonis Johneal Haslem is an American professional basketball player who is currently a power forward for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association . Haslem played college basketball for the University of Florida, where he was a key member of four Florida Gators NCAA tournament teams...	Basketball	1999–2002	Center Udonis Haslem scored 1,781 career points, made 515 free throws, recovered 861 rebounds, and remains third on the Gators' all-time scoring list. He was the first player in Gators basketball history to play in four consecutive NCAA Tournaments. Haslem was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, received All-American honors three times, and was a senior team captain. He has played eight seasons in the NBA.
Brooks Henderson	Basketball	1963–1965	Guard Brooks Henderson played in sixty-six games, scored 1,001 points, pulled down 365 rebounds, and made 83.0 percent of his free throws. Henderson was a three-time All-SEC selection, and received All-American honors as a senior team captain.
Joe Hobbs	Basketball	1956–1958	Guard Joe Hobbs was a first-team All-SEC selection, an All-American, and a senior team captain. He scored 1,331 points, completed 84.3 percent of his free throws, and averaged 23.9 points per game as a senior. Memorably, he scored forty-one points against Georgia in 1958—still one of the four highest-scoring performances in team history. Hobbs was the first Gator to receive All-American basketball honors.
Gary J. Keller Gary Keller Gary J. Keller is a former American college and professional basketball player who was a center and power forward in the American Basketball Association for two seasons during the late 1960s...	Basketball	1965–1967	Center-forward Gary Keller led the team in scoring during the 1965–66 and 1966–67 seasons. In three seasons, he played in seventy-six games, scored 1,104 points, and recovered 855 rebounds. Keller was a first-team All-SEC selection and an Academic All-American. He played two seasons in the ABA.
Tony Miller	Basketball	1971–1973	Guard Tony Miller led the Gators in scoring for three straight years, and led the SEC during the 1971–72 season with an average of 26.7 points per game. He was a first-team All-SEC selection, a senior team captain, an Academic All-American, and the recipient of an NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship. Miller still holds the team record for most points scored in a single game (54). In three seasons, he scored 1,382 points.
Andrew "Andy" Owens Andrew Owens Andrew Douglas "Andy" Owens, Jr. is an American attorney and circuit court judge in Sarasota County, Florida. Owens is a Circuit Court Judge for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, appointed by Florida Governor Bob Graham in 1983, and served as Chief Judge in the late 1990s...	Basketball	1968–1970	Forward Andy Owens was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, an All-American, an Academic All-American, a senior team captain, and an NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship recipient. He scored 1,445 career points, and averaged 27.0 points per game during the 1969–70 season—still the team record. Owens was picked in the 1970 NBA Draft, attended law school after a brief pro career, and became a lawyer and circuit court judge.
Hans Tanzler Hans Tanzler Hans Gearhart Tanzler, Jr. is a former American politician and judge. He served as Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida from 1967 to 1979. During his administration, the City of Jacksonville consolidated with Duval County, making him the last mayor of the old city government and the first mayor of a...	Basketball	1947–1950	Guard Hans Tanzler played in 100 games, led the Gators in scoring during the 1947–48 season, and scored 1,221 career points. He was an All-SEC selection, and a senior team captain. Tanzler was later elected mayor of the City of Jacksonville.
Neal E. Walk Neal Walk Neal Eugene Walk is a former American college and professional basketball player who was a center in the National Basketball Association for seven seasons during the late 1960s and 1970s. Walk played college basketball for the University of Florida, and still remains the Florida Gators' all-time...	Basketball	1967–1969	Center Neal Walk was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, a two-time All-American, and a senior team captain. He led the nation in rebounds per game during the 1967–68 season. In his three-year college career, he scored 1,600 points, completed 456 free throws, and pulled down 1,181 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns picked Walk in the first round of the 1969 NBA Draft, and he played in the NBA for eight seasons.
Chip Williams	Basketball	1973–1975	Center Chip Williams was a first-team All-SEC selection and a senior team captain. In three seasons as a Gator, he played in seventy-six games, led the team in scoring during the 1973–74 season, scored 1,246 points, completed 72.4 percent of his free throws, and recovered 775 rebounds.
Ronnie Williams	Basketball	1981–1984	Forward Ronnie Williams was a four-year starter, the SEC Freshman of the Year, a four-time All-SEC selection, and a senior team captain. He led the Gators in scoring for four consecutive seasons, scored 2,090 career points (current team record) while completing 58.5 percent of his field goal attempts, pulled down 954 rebounds, and hit 546 free throws (current team record).

Women's basketball

The following Gator Greats are former members of the Florida Gators women's basketball

Florida Gators women's basketball

The Florida Gators women's basketball team represents the University of Florida in the sport of basketball. The Gators compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Southeastern Conference...

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Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
Quientella D. Bonner	Basketball	1977–1981	In her four years as a Gator, Quientella Bonner scored 1,798 points while shooting fifty-four percent from the floor, and pulling down 1,321 rebounds. Bonner finished her college career as the all-time leading scorer in the history of the Gators women's basketball program, and remains sixth on the Gators' career records list.
Tammy E. Jackson Tammy Jackson Tammy Eloise Jackson is a former American college and professional basketball player who was a center in the Women's National Basketball Association for six seasons in the 1990s and early 2000s. Jackson played college basketball for the University of Florida, and played professionally for the...	Basketball	1982–1985	Tammy Jackson was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection. During her four-year Gators career, she scored 1,895 points, recovered 1,141 rebounds, and blocked 121 shots on defense. She is the third leading scorer in Lady Gators basketball history. Jackson was a member of the U.S. national teams that won a world championship in 1990, and an Olympic bronze medal in 1992. She also played in the WNBA for six years.
DeLisha Milton-Jones DeLisha Milton-Jones DeLisha Milton-Jones is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association . Milton-Jones played college basketball for the University of Florida. In her twelve-season WNBA career, she has played for the Washington Mystics and Los...	Basketball	1994–1997	Delisha Milton was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, and a first-team All-American. She scored 1,858 points, pulled down 1,109 rebounds, made 172 blocks, and remains fourth on the Gators' career scoring list. She was the SEC Player of the Year, and the recipient of the Wade Trophy Wade Trophy The Wade Trophy is an award presented annually to the best women's basketball player in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I competition. It is named after three–time national champion Delta State University coach Lily Margaret Wade. The award debuted in 1978 as the first–ever... . She was a U.S. national team member and won two Olympic gold medals. She also played in the WNBA for twelve seasons.
LaMurriel "Murriel" Page Murriel Page LaMurriel "Murriel" Page is a former American college and professional basketball player who was a forward and center in the Women's National Basketball Association for eleven seasons. Page played college basketball for the University of Florida, and was drafted in the first round of the 1998...	Basketball	1995–1998	In her four seasons as a Gator, Murriel Page scored 1,915 points, completed fifty-five percent of her field attempts, and recovered 1,251 rebounds. She was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, and a first-team All-American. Page remains the second leading scorer in Lady Gators history. She was selected third overall in the 1998 WNBA Draft, and played eight seasons in the WNBA.
Sophia L. Witherspoon Sophia Witherspoon Sophia L. Witherspoon is a former American college and professional basketball player who was a guard for seven seasons in the Women's National Basketball Association . Witherspoon played college basketball for the University of Florida, and was selected in the second round of the 1997 WNBA Draft...	Basketball	1989–1991	During her three-year college career, guard Sophia Witherspoon scored 1,381 points, pulled down 445 rebounds, and was recognized as a first-team All-SEC selection. Witherspoon was selected with the seventh pick overall in the 1997 WNBA Draft, and played seven seasons in the WNBA.

Boxing

The following Gator Greats are former members of the Florida Gators men's boxing team:

Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
John G. "Johnny" Joca	Boxing	1939–1940	Boxer Johnny Joca won the NCAA national boxing championship in the 135-pound weight class in 1940. Joca was the first Florida Gators athlete, in any sport, to win an individual NCAA national championship.
Phillip D. "Phil" O'Connell	Boxing	1930–1931	Phil O'Connell was the captain of the University of Florida boxing team for two years. During his professional welterweight boxing career, he compiled a record of six wins (one by knockout), two losses, and one draw. Afterward, he became a lawyer, municipal judge, and state's attorney.
Carlos R. Proctor	Boxing		Carlos Proctor was a Gator heavyweight boxer as an undergraduate, and then served as the team's head coach until the boxing program was suspended during World War II. During his brief professional boxing career, Proctor posted two wins, both by knockout, with no losses.

Football

The following Gator Greats are former members of the Florida Gators football

Florida Gators football

The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the sport of American football. The Florida Gators compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletics Association and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference...

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Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
Frederic M. "Fred" Abbott	Football	1970–1972	As the Gators' senior team captain in 1972, linebacker Fred Abbott was a first-team All-SEC selection, an Associated Press All-American, and the recipient of the team's Fergie Ferguson Award. Remarkably, he had switched from playing offensive guard as a junior to playing middle linebacker as a senior. The Minnesota Vikings picked Abbott in the 1973 NFL Draft.
Carlos Alvarez Carlos Alvarez (American football) Carlos Alvarez Vasquez Rodriguez Ubieta is a former American college football player who was an All-American wide receiver for the University of Florida from 1969 to 1971.- Early life :...	Football	1969–1971	Wide receiver Carlos Alvarez was one of the 1969 Gators' second-year stars known as the "Super Sophs," and set single season NCAA receiving records in virtually every category. He was recognized as a first team All-SEC selection and a consensus first-team All-American. Alvarez was also a three-time Academic All-American, and is a member of the Academic All-American Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame.
C. Neal Anderson Neal Anderson Charles Neal Anderson is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League for eight seasons in the 1980s and 1990s...	Football	1982–1985	Running back Neal Anderson was a first-team All-SEC selection, and a two-time All-American. In his four years as a Gator, he had fourteen games with 100 yards or more rushing; 639 carries for 3,234 yards rushing and thirty touchdowns; forty-nine receptions for 525 yards receiving and two touchdowns; and ninety-seven yards passing. The Chicago Bears selected Anderson in the first round of the 1986 NFL Draft.
Reidel C. Anthony Reidel Anthony Reidel Clarence Anthony is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for five seasons in the 1990s and early 2000s...	Football	1994–1996	As a junior wide receiver, Reidel Anthony was a first-team All-SEC selection and a consensus first-team All-American. He played a key role in the Gators' 12–1 national championship season in 1996, catching seventy-two passes to lead the SEC with 1,293 yards, and setting a new SEC regular season record with eighteen touchdown catches. The Tampa Buccaneers drafted Anthony in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft.
Raymond L. "Trace" Armstrong, III Trace Armstrong Raymond Lester "Trace" Armstrong, III is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League for fifteen seasons from the late 1980s to the early 2000s...	Football	1989	Trace Armstrong was a rare senior transfer who played only a single season at defensive tackle for the Gators, but it was a memorable one, as he set a new Gators single-season record by making nineteen tackles for a loss, including seven quarterback sacks. Armstrong was recognized as a first-team All-SEC selection and a first-team All-American. The Chicago Bears picked him in the first round of the 1990 NFL Draft.
John Barrow	Football	1954–1956	John Barrow was a two-way offensive and defensive lineman for the Gators in the mid-1950s. As a senior, he was recognized as first-team All-SEC selection and a first-team All-American. Drafted by the NFL's Detroit Lions, he chose to play in the CFL instead, and was a thirteen-time CFL All-Star and a member of four Grey Cup championship teams. He is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
James E. "Jim" Beaver	Football	1959–1961	Offensive lineman Jim Beaver was a two-time All-SEC selection, a senior team captain, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award. He was drafted by the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles and the AFL's Buffalo Bills in 1963.
Jack H. Beckwith	Football	1933–1935	Jack Beckwith was a standout halfback and fullback for the Gators from 1933 to 1935. As a sophomore in 1933, Beckwith turned in a memorable rushing and punting performance against Auburn that was the difference in the Gators' 14–7 homecoming victory.
Kerwin D. Bell Kerwin Bell Kerwin Douglas Bell is an American college and professional football coach and former player who was a quarterback in the National Football League , World League of American Football and the Canadian Football League for fourteen seasons in the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s...	Football	1984–1987	Quarterback Kerwin Bell was a walk-on player who was eighth on the depth chart as a freshman. He subsequently earned an athletic scholarship, the starting position, a first-team All-SEC selection and All-American honors. In 1984 and 1985, he led the Gators to the their first two SEC first-place finishes. Bell finished his college career with 549 completions for 7,585 yards and fifty-six touchdowns.
Bruce Bennett	Football	1963–1965	As a senior team captain in 1965, defensive back Bruce Bennett was a first-team All-SEC selection and a United Press International first-team All-American, and led the Gators to their first-ever major bowl game. His thirteen career interceptions set a new Gators team record. After college, Bennett played for the CFL's Saskatchewn Roughriders for seven seasons, including their 1966 Grey Cup championship team.
Leroy R. "Red" Bethea	Football	1928–1930	As a senior team captain in 1930, Red Bethea rushed for 218 yards against the University of Chicago Maroons football team—still the third highest single-game rushing total in Gators history.
Ernest J. "Goof" Bowyer	Football	1926–1928	Goof Bowyer was the senior team captain of the great Florida Gators football team of 1928. Bowyer's '28 Gators set a new national single-season scoring record of 336 points and finished 8–1—the best season win-loss record in the first fifty-four years of Gators football.
Scot E. Brantley Scot Brantley Scot Eugene Brantley is an American radio and television sports broadcaster and former college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League for eight seasons in the 1980s...	Football	1976–1979	Linebacker Scot Brantley was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection and twice received All-American honors. Remembered for his physical play, he led the Gators in tackles during two seasons, and his career total of 467 tackles still ranks second in the Gators' records book. Brantley's senior season was cut short by a severe concussion, but he later had a successful eight-year NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Alex J. Brown	Football	1998–2001	Alex Brown was a defensive end and a member of the Gators' 2000 SEC championship team. He was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection, and a consensus first-team All-American. In four years as a Gator, Brown totaled 161 tackles, with forty-seven tackles for a loss and thirty-three quarterback sacks—still the best in Gators team history. Brown was drafted by the Chicago Bears and enjoyed a nine-year NFL career.
Lomas Brown, Jr. Lomas Brown Lomas Brown, Jr. is a former American college and professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League for eighteen seasons in the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s. Brown played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played...	Football	1981–1984	Lomas Brown anchored the "Great Wall of Florida" offensive line and paved the way for the Gators' first undefeated SEC season in 1984. He was a first-team All-SEC selection, consensus first-team All-American, and the SEC's Jacobs Blocking Trophy winner. The Detroit Lions selected him in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft, and he received numerous Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors during his eighteen-year NFL career.
Carl L. Brumbaugh Carl Brumbaugh Carl Lowry Brumbaugh was an American college and professional football player who was a quarterback and halfback in the National Football League for nine seasons in the 1930s...	Football	1927–1928	Carl Brumbaugh was a quarterback and halfback who was a member of the 1928 Gators' "Phantom Four" backfield that set a new single-season national scoring record off 336 points, while posting an 8–1 win-loss record—the best record in Gators history until that time. Brumbaugh played professionally for the Chicago Bears and was a member of two of the Bears' NFL championship teams.
Glenn S. Cameron Glenn Cameron Glenn Scott Cameron is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League for eleven seasons in the 1970s and 1980s...	Football	1971–1974	Linebacker Glenn Cameron was a first-team All-SEC selection and an Associated Press All-American. The Cincinnati Bengals selected him in the first round of the 1975 NFL Draft, and he played 159 games for the Bengals during his eleven NFL seasons—including Super Bowl XVI. After Cameron retired from professional football, he returned to the University of Florida and earned a law degree.
Kevin L. Carter	Football	1991–1994	Kevin Carter was a standout defensive end, and was a member of the Gators' first three SEC championship football teams in 1991, 1993 and 1994. As a senior, he was a first-team All-SEC selection, a consensus first-team All-American, and was recognized by Football News as its Defensive Player of the Year. The St. Louis Rams selected Carter in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft, and he played fourteen NFL seasons.
William C. "Bill" Carr, III William C. Carr William Curtis "Bill" Carr, III is an American college sports consultant. Carr is a former college football player, and previously served as the athletic director at the University of Florida and the University of Houston.- Early life :...	Football	1964–1966	Center Bill Carr started thirty-two consecutive games in his three seasons on the Gators varsity. As a senior in 1966, he was a first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and the offensive team captain. He and his roommate, quarterback Steve Spurrier, led the Gators to their first-ever major bowl game victory in the 1967 Orange Bowl. Carr later served as the athletic director for the Florida Gators and Houston Cougars.
Richard J. "Rick" Casares Rick Casares Richard Jose "Rick" Casares is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League and the American Football League for twelve seasons in the 1950s and 1960s...	Football Basketball	1951–1953 1952–1953	Halfback Rick Casares was the Gators' leading rusher and an All-SEC selection in 1952, spurring the team to an 8–3 season and their first-ever bowl game. Casares, who was also a placekicker, scored a touchdown and two extra points in the team's 14–13 Gator Bowl win. Casares was drafted by the Chicago Bears and played twelve NFL seasons. He became the Bears' leading rusher until later eclipsed by Walter Payton.
Charles A. "Charley" Casey	Football	1963–1965	Wide receiver Charley Casey was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award. Casey had six games with 100 or more yards receiving, led the team in receiving yardage in 1964 and 1965, and finished his college career as the leading receiver in SEC history. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons.
Rainey Cawthon	Football	1927–1929	Rainey Cawthon was a member of the 1928 Gators' "Phantom Four" backfield that led the team in setting a new national single-season scoring record of 336 points, while compiling an 8–1 win-loss record—the best in the first five decades of Gators football.
Donald G. "Don" Chandler Don Chandler Donald Gene "Don" Chandler was an American college and professional football player who was a punter and placekicker in the National Football League for twelve seasons in the 1950s and 1960s...	Football	1954–1955	Don Chandler was a junior transfer who played halfback, punter and placekicker. As a senior in 1955, Chandler led all major college punters with an average kick of 44.3 yards, narrowly beating out Earl Morrall. Memorably, he booted a 76-yard punt in 1955—still tied for the second longest punt in Gators history. Chandler was drafted by the New York Giants, and played in twelve NFL seasons.
Wesley S. "Wes" Chandler Wes Chandler Wesley Sandy "Wes" Chandler is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for eleven seasons in the 1970s and 1980s...	Football	1974–1977	Wide receiver Wes Chandler was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, a two-time first-team All-American, a first-team Academic All-American, the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award, and a senior team captain. The New Orleans Saints made him the third overall pick in the 1978 NFL Draft, and he compiled 8,966 receiving yards and sixty-seven touchdowns in eleven NFL seasons.
William W. "Billy" Chase	Football	1933–1935	Billy Chase was an All-SEC selection and the senior team captain in 1935. Memorably, he returned a kickoff ninety-eight yards against Ole Miss in 1934.
Hagood Clarke, III Hagood Clarke Hagood Clarke, III is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive back in the American Football League for five seasons in the 1960s...	Football	1961–1963	Hagood Clarke was a walk-on defensive back, punter and punt returner. He led the Gators in punt return yardage in 1961 and 1962, booted 46 punts for 1,884 yards in 1962, and was the recipient of the Fergie Ferguson Award in 1963. The Buffalo Bills drafted him in 1964, and he played five years in the AFL—including the Bills' 1964 and 1965 AFL championship seasons. He earned All-AFL and AFL All-Star honors.
A. Cris Collinsworth Cris Collinsworth Anthony Cris Collinsworth is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for eight seasons in the 1980s. He played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played his entire professional career for...	Football	1977–1980	Recruited as an option quarterback, he achieved his greatest success as a converted wide receiver: three-time first-team All-SEC selection, first-team All-American, first-team Academic All-American, and senior team captain. The Cincinnati Bengals picked him in the second round of the 1981 NFL Draft, and he received numerous All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors during his eight-season NFL career.
William W. "Bill" Corry	Football	1940–1942	Fullback Bill Corry was a senior team captain in 1942.
Clyde "Cannonball" Crabtree Clyde Crabtree "Cannonball" Clyde Crabtree was an American college and professional football player who was a halfback and quarterback in the National Football League for a single season in 1930...	Basketball Football	1928–1929 1927–1929	Clyde Crabtree was a member of the "Phantom Four" backfield of the 1928 Gators team that scored 336 points (a new national single-season scoring record) and compiled an 8–1 win-loss record (the Gators' best-ever record until that time). Crabtree received All-American honors in 1928, and later played for two different NFL teams.
J. Broward "Brad" Culpepper Brad Culpepper John Broward "Brad" Culpepper is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League for nine seasons in the 1990s and early 2000s...	Football	1988–1991	Brad Culpepper was a first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and recipient of the 1991 Draddy Trophy Draddy Trophy The William V. Campbell trophy, formerly the Vincent dePaul Draddy Trophy, is a trophy awarded by the National Football Foundation that is given to the American college football player with the best combination of academics, community service, and on-field performance... , recognizing him as the outstanding student-athlete in college football. As a senior team captain, he led the Gators to their first officially recognized SEC championship in 1991. Culpepper was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings and played nine seasons in the NFL.
Joseph F. "Joe" D'Agostino, Jr.	Football	1951–1953	A two-way offensive and defensive lineman, Joe D'Agostino twice received first-team All-SEC honors. D'Agostino was a key member of the outstanding offensive line that paved the way for Gators backs Rick Casares, Papa Hall and Buford Long during the team's 1952 Gator Bowl season.
Judd D. Davis	Football	1992–1994	Placekicker Judd Davis was a walk-on who earned first-team All-SEC and first-team All-American honors. He was the recipient of the Lou Groza Award Lou Groza Award The Lou Groza Award is presented annually to the top college football placekicker in the United States by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. The award is named after former Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns player Lou Groza.-Winners:... , recognizing the best placekicker in college football, in 1993. Davis completed over eighty-two percent of his field goals attempts, and 121 of 129 point-after-touchdown (PAT) attempts, including all sixty-five of his PAT attempts in 1994.
Stephen J. "Steve" DeLaTorre	Football	1952–1955	Steve DeLaTorre was a two-way offensive center and linebacker. As a senior team captain in 1955, he was a first-team All-SEC selection and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award.
J. Franklin "Frank" Dempsey Frank Dempsey James Franklin "Frank" Dempsey is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker and lineman in the National Football League and the Canadian Football League for six seasons in the 1950s...	Football	1946–1949	Frank Dempsey was a standout two-way offensive and defensive lineman during the Gators' ironically named "Golden Era" of the late 1940s, and was a major factor in the rushing success of All-SEC tailback Chuck Hunsinger. After college, Dempsey played four seasons for the NFL's Chicago Bears, and two more seasons in the CFL, where he was named an Eastern All-Star in 1955.
Guy D. Dennis Guy Dennis Guy Durell Dennis, Jr. is a former American college and professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League for seven seasons in the 1960s and 1970s...	Football	1966–1968	Offensive lineman Guy Dennis was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, a senior team captain, and a recipient of the team's Fergie Ferguson Award. Dennis was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals, and he played seven NFL seasons for the Bengals and Detroit Lions.
Dwayne K. Dixon Dwayne Dixon Dwayne Keith Dixon is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League and Arena Football League...	Football	1980–1983	Wide receiver Dwayne Dixon was a first-team All-SEC selection, an All-American, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award. He led the team in receiving yardage in 1982 and 1983. Dixon signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1984, and enjoyed a seven-year professional career, before returning to Gainesville to become an assistant coach.
Christopher P. "Chris" Doering Chris Doering Christopher Paul "Chris" Doering is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for seven seasons in the 1990s and 2000s...	Football	1993–1995	Wide receiver Chris Doering was a walk-on player who earned an athletic scholarship, a first-team All-SEC selection, and All-American honors. As a starter, he was a member of three consecutive SEC championship teams, and became a team captain as a senior. He finished his Gators career with 2,107 receiving yards and thirty-one touchdowns. After college, he played in the NFL for nine seasons.
Jimmy D. DuBose Jimmy DuBose Jimmy DeWayne DuBose is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League for three seasons in the 1970s...	Football	1973–1975	Running back Jimmy DuBose rushed for 1,307 yards as a senior in 1975. He was a first-team All-SEC selection, the SEC Player of the Year, an All-American, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award. DuBose finished in fifth place in the 1975 Heisman Trophy balloting. A second-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his NFL career was cut short by a knee injury.
Lawrence W. "Larry" Dupree	Football	1962–1964	Fullback Larry Dupree was a senior team captain, three-time first-team All-SEC selection, first-team All-American, and recipient of the team's Fergie Ferguson Award. Dupree led the Gators in rushing yardage for three seasons, and finished his college career with 1,725 yards.
Thomas L. "Tommy" Durrance	Football	1969–1971	Running back Tommy Durrance was one of the "Super Sophs" of 1969, and received a first-team All-SEC selection and All-American honors. During his sophomore season, he scored 110 points—then the team record, and still tied for second on the Gators' single-season records list. Durrance finished his three-year college career with 2,582 yards of combined rushing and receiving yardage.
J. Rex Farrior, Sr.	Football Baseball	1913–1916 1915–1917	Rex Farrior was a two-sport athlete in football and baseball. A four-year football letterman and starter, he was the team's captain in 1916. Farrior later returned to the university to earn a law degree and served as the Gators' head baseball coach in 1924. He became a founding partner in a prominent Tampa-based law firm, and remained one of the biggest boosters of the Florida Gators sports program until his death.
Forest K. "Fergie" Ferguson, Jr.	Football	1939–1941	As a two-way receiver and defensive end, Fergie Ferguson set Gators career receiving records that would endure for over twenty years. As a senior in 1941, he received All-American honors. As a U.S Army lieutenant, Ferguson received the Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Cross (United States) The Distinguished Service Cross is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Army, for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be of such a high degree...  for his heroism under fire during the 1944 D-Day invasion; he was critically wounded and later died as a result. The Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award is named in his honor.
Donald D. "Don" Fleming	Football	1956–1958	A two-way defensive back and wide receiver, Don Fleming was the Gators' team captain in 1958, and finished his college football career as a first-team All-SEC selection. Coach Bob Woodruff ranked him as the Gators' best receiver of the 1950s. Fleming was signed by the Cleveland Browns in 1960, and was an All-NFL selection in 1962. His three-year professional career was cut short by his accidental death in 1963.
Robert G. "Bobby" Forbes	Football	1944–1947	Back Bobby Forbes was an All-SEC selection in 1944, when he set a new Florida Field single-game rushing record with a 177-yard performance. Forbes' career was interrupted by World War II military service, but his post-war highlights included an 80-yard touchdown run against Auburn, and an 88-yard kickoff return versus Furman, both in 1947.
Lawrence J. "Larry" Gagner Larry Gagner Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Gagner is a former American college and professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League for five seasons in the 1960s and 1970s...	Football	1963–1965	Guard Larry Gagner was a first-team All-SEC selection in 1964 and 1965, and a first-team All-American in 1965. As a senior offensive lineman, Gagner participated in the 1966 Sugar Bowl, the Gators' first-ever major bowl appearance. Gagner was a second-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers and enjoyed a successful five-year NFL career.
David L. Galloway, Sr.	Football	1977–1980	Defensive tackle and end David Galloway was a star lineman under two different head coaches. As a junior, he was a key member of the Gators defense that led the biggest one-year turnaround in NCAA history. As a senior team captain in 1981, Galloway was a first-team All-SEC selection, and a first-team All-American. The St. Louis Cardinals picked Galloway in the second round of the 1982 NFL Draft, and he played in the NFL for nine seasons.
Max "Goldy" Goldstein	Football	1923–1925	Goldy Goldstein was a standout lineman on the Gators teams of the mid-1920s, and received All-Southern honors as a senior in 1925. Goldstein was among the very first Gator alumni to ever play professional football.
Bobby Joe Green Bobby Joe Green Bobby Joe Green was an American college and professional football player who was a punter and running back in the National Football League for fourteen seasons in the 1960s and early 1970s...	Football Track & field	1958–1959 1959–1960	Bobby Joe Green was a punter and halfback. As a senior, he kicked fifty-four punts for an average distance of 44.9 yards—still the Gators' single-season record. His 82-yard punt against Georgia in 1958 remains the longest by a Gator in the modern era. Green was also a sprinter and high jumper on the Gators track and field team. After college, Green played in the NFL for fourteen seasons, and was a Pro Bowl selection in 1970.
Samuel L. "Sammy" Green Sammy Green Samuel Lee "Sammy" Green is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League for five seasons in the 1970s and early 1980s...	Football	1972–1975	Linebacker Sammy Green was a first-team All-SEC selection, a consensus first-team All-American, and a senior team captain. As a sophomore in 1973, he forced a critical fumble that led to a touchdown and the Gators' margin of victory in a 12–8 upset of the Auburn Tigers at home—the Gators' first-ever win at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Seattle Seahawks drafted Green in the second round of the 1980 NFL Draft.
J. Lewis "Papa" Hall, Jr.	Football Track & field	1950–1952 1951–1953	Papa Hall and fellow backs Buford Long Buford Long Buford Eugene Long is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive back, halfback and end in the National Football League for three seasons during the 1950s...  and Rick Casares Rick Casares Richard Jose "Rick" Casares is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League and the American Football League for twelve seasons in the 1950s and 1960s...  formed the Gators' winning rushing attack during the team's 8–3 season in 1952, and he ran for ninety-four yards in the team's 14–13 Gator Bowl victory on New Year's Day. Hall was also an NCAA national champion high jumper in track and field. After college, he decided against a professional football career, and became an attorney and circuit court judge.
Malcolm E. "Mal" Hammack Mal Hammack Malcolm Eugene "Mal" Hammack was an American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League for twelve years during the 1950s and 1960s. Hammack played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played professionally for...	Football	1953–1954	Mal Hammack was a two-way running back and linebacker. As a senior in 1954, he was an All-SEC selection and the first recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award, recognizing the "senior football player who displays outstanding leadership, character and courage." Coach Bob Woodruff rated him as one of the Gators' five best offensive backs of the 1950s. Hammack was a fullback in the NFL for twelve seasons.
Velles A. "Vel" Heckman	Football	1956–1958	Vel Heckman was a standout two-way offensive and defensive tackle. As a senior in 1958, he was a first-team All-SEC selection and a first-team All-American. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, but walked away from professional football to become a high school football coach.
Isaac J. "Ike" Hilliard Ike Hilliard Isaac Jason "Ike" Hilliard is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver for twelve seasons in the National Football League during the 1990s and 2000s. He played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played professionally for...	Football	1994–1996	Wide receiver Ike Hilliard was a first team All-SEC selection and a consensus first-team All-American as a junior in 1996. He and fellow All-American wideout Reidel Anthony both compiled over 1,000 receiving yards and were key factors in the Gators' offense during their 1996 national championship season. The New York Giants picked Hilliard in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft, and he played in the NFL for twelve seasons.
Marcelino "Chelo" Huerta, Jr. Marcelino Huerta Marcelino Jesse "Chelo" Huerta, Jr. was an American college football player and head coach. Huerta played college football for the University of Florida, and he was later the head football coach of the University of Tampa, the University of Wichita and Parsons College.- Early years :Huerta was...	Football	1947–1949	Guard Chelo Huerta was a standout two-way lineman during one of the darkest times of Gators football, the ironically named "Golden Era" of the late 1940s. The stellar line play of Huerta and teammates Frank Dempsey and Jimmy Kynes was a major reason for the All-SEC success of running back Chuck Hunsinger. Huerta became a successful college head coach, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2002.
Charles R. "Chuck" Hunsinger Chuck Hunsinger Charles Ray "Chuck" Hunsinger was an American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League and the Canadian Football League for six seasons during the 1950s...	Football	1946–1949	Halfback Chuck Hunsinger was one of the Gators' bright lights during the dismal "Golden Era" of the post-war 1940s. He was a first-team All-SEC selection in 1948 and 1949. Memorably, Hunsinger rushed for 174 yards and three touchdowns in the 1949 Gators' upset of the Georgia Bulldogs. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1950 NFL Draft, and he played six seasons in the NFL and CFL.
Randall B. "Randy" Jackson Randy Jackson (offensive lineman) Randall Belford "Randy" Jackson is a former American college and professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League for eight years in the 1960s and 1970s...	Football	1964–1965	Tackle Randy Jackson was a standout lineman on both offense and defense. As a senior in 1965, he was a member of the first Gators team to play in a major New Year's Day bowl game. The Chicago Bears drafted Jackson, and he played for the Bears in 105 games at offensive tackle over eight seasons.
Willie B. Jackson, Jr. Willie Jackson (American football) Willie Bernard Jackson, Jr. is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for eight seasons in the 1990s and 2000s...	Football	1991–1993	Wide receiver Willie Jackson, Jr. was the son of former Gators wide receiver Willie Jackson, Sr. The younger Jackson led the team in receiving twice, was a first-team All-SEC selection, and received All-American honors three times. He finished his college career with 162 receptions for 2,172 yard and twenty-four touchdowns—which remains fifth on the Gators' records list. Jackson played nine seasons in the NFL.
John W. James, Jr.	Football	1970–1971	Punter John James was a walk-on player who earned the starting position in 1970 and 1971, and kicked fifty-seven punts for an average distance of 40.3 yards during his senior year in 1971. The Atlanta Falcons signed James in 1972, and he played thirteen seasons in the NFL, and was a three-time Pro Bowl selection.
Alonzo "Al" Johnson Alonzo Johnson Alonzo Al Johnson is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League for two seasons during the 1980s...	Football	1981–1985	Linebacker Alonzo Johnson was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, two-time first-team All-American, and two-time team captain. He was a key member of the Gators defense that produced two first-place SEC finishes in 1984 and 1985. He finished his college career with 335 tackles, fifty-five tackles for a loss, and twenty-seven quarterback sacks. The Philadelphia Eagles picked him in the second round of the 1986 NFL Draft.
Ellis B. Johnson Ellis Johnson (defensive lineman) Ellis Bernard Johnson is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League for ten seasons during the 1990s and 2000s...	Football	1991–1994	As a senior team captain on the Gators' 1994 SEC championship team, defensive lineman Ellis Johnson was a first-team All-SEC selection, an All-American, CNN's National Defensive Player of the Year, and the team's most valuable player. He finished his Gators career with 16.3 quarterback sacks and 26.8 tackles for a loss. Ellis was a first-round draft pick of the Indianapolis Colts.
Edgar C. Jones	Football Basketball	1923–1925 1924–1925	Halfback Edgar Jones was the senior team captain of the 1925 Gators team that finished 8–2—the best record in the first twenty seasons of the Gators football team. Jones scored sixteen touchdowns and 108 points—still fifth on the Gators' records list. He was also a two-time captain of the basketball team. Jones later returned to the university as an assistant coach and athletic director.
James R. Jones	Football	1979–1982	Running back James Jones was a two-time team captain, two-time first-team All-SEC selection, an All-American, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award. He finished his college career with 2,026 yards rushing, 593 yards receiving, and forty-eight yards passing. The Detroit Lions picked Jones in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft, and he played in ten NFL seasons.
James W. "Jimmy" Kynes James W. Kynes James W. "Jimmy" Kynes, Jr. was an American college and professional football player, lawyer, political appointee and corporate executive. Kynes also served as the Florida Attorney General.- Early life :...	Football	1946–1949	Jimmy Kynes was a two-way offensive and defensive lineman and a senior team captain in 1949. He was one of the great players of the worst time in Gators football history, the ironically named "Golden Era" of the late 1940s. Kynes later served as the attorney general of Florida. His hard-nosed line play is memorialized in the James W. Kynes Award, awarded annually to the best Gator lineman.
William L. "Bill" Kynes	Football	1975–1976	Billy Kynes was a starting quarterback and a Rhodes Scholar.
Charles W. "Charlie" LaPradd	Football	1950–1952	Initially an unrecruited walk-on, two-way defensive and offensive tackle Charlie LaPradd was a first-team All-SEC selection and an Associated Press first-team All-American. Described as a man among boys by his teammates, the former paratrooper and team captain developed a ferocious reputation on defense, and was a key man on the Gators defense during the team's 8–3 bowl season in 1952.
R. Burton Lawless Burton Lawless Richard Burton Lawless is a former American college and professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League for six seasons during the 1970s and 1980s...	Football	1972–1974	Guard Burton Lawless was a three-year starter, a two-time All-SEC selection, and a first-team All-American. The Dallas Cowboys picked Lawless in the second round of the 1975 NFL Draft, and he played in eighty-two NFL games over six seasons, including Super Bowl XII.
Lawrence P. "Larry" Libertore, Jr.	Football	1960–1962	Larry Libertore was a small, but quick-on-his-feet option quarterback and defensive back. He was a key member of the Gators offense during the team's 9–2 Gator Bowl season in 1960—the first time the Gators ever won nine games in a season. Libertore's 786 rushing yards remained the most by a Gators quarterback until eclipsed by Tim Tebow Tim Tebow Timothy Richard "Tim" Tebow is an American football player who is currently the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Broncos as the 25th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft...  in 2007.
David L. Little	Football	1977–1980	Linebacker David Little was a first-team All-SEC selection, a consensus first-team All-American, a senior team captain, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award. He finished his four-year college career with 475 tackles—still the Gators' all-time career record. Little played in 179 games over twelve seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Buford E. Long Buford Long Buford Eugene Long is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive back, halfback and end in the National Football League for three seasons during the 1950s...	Football	1950–1952	Buford Long was a two-way standout at halfback and defensive back. He was part of the Gators' 1952 backfield that included fullback Rick Casares and halfback Papa Hall and led the team to an 8–3 record and a 14–13 victory in the 1952 Gator Bowl—the Gators' first-ever NCAA-sanctioned bowl game. Long played for the NFL's New York Giants for three seasons.
Wilber B. Marshall Wilber Marshall Wilber Buddyhia Marshall is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League for twelve seasons during the 1980s and 1990s...	Football	1980–1983	Linebacker Wilber Marshall was the core of the Gators' defense from 1980 to 1983. He was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection, a two-time consensus first-team All-American, and ABC Sports' Defensive Player of the Year. The Chicago Bears picked Marshall in the first round of the 1984 NFL Draft, and he played in twelve NFL seasons. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and the Gator Ring of Honor.
Lynn O. Matthews Lynn Matthews Lynn Otto Matthews is a former American college football player who was recognized as an All-American and later became a newspaper publishing executive.- Early years :Matthews was born in Tampa, Florida...	Football	1963–1965	Defensive end Lynn Matthews was a three-year starter, a two-time All-SEC selection, and a first-team All-American. He was a key man in the Gators defense that made possible the team's first-ever Sugar Bowl invitation. Coach Ray Graves rated Matthews as the Gators' best defensive end of the 1960s.
M. Shane Matthews Shane Matthews Michael Shane Matthews is a former American college and professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League for all or part of fourteen seasons during the 1990s and 2000s. He played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played...	Football	1989–1992	Shane Matthews was a three-year starting quarterback under head coach Steve Spurrier, and led the Gators to their first officially recognized SEC championship in 1991. Matthews led the SEC in passing for three consecutive seasons, and was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection. As a senior team captain, he was also recognized as an All-American. Matthews played in the NFL for fourteen seasons.
Walter "Tiger" Mayberry	Football	1935–1937	Quarterback Tiger Mayberry was one of the greatest natural athletes to ever suit up for the Gators, and distinguished himself as a passer, runner, "coffin corner" punter, and senior team captain. During World War II, he served as a U.S. Marine Corps fighter pilot. Captured by the Japanese after ditching his damaged aircraft in the Pacific Ocean, Mayberry died in a prisoner of war camp.
Lee C. McGriff	Football	1972–1974	Wide receiver Lee McGriff was a walk-on player who became a first-team All-SEC selection, an All-American, a senior team captain, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award. McGriff led the SEC in receiving yardage in 1974 with 698 yards. After college, he played for the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Perry C. McGriff, Jr. Perry C. McGriff Perry Colson McGriff, Jr. is an American politician, retired insurance agent, and former All-American college football and baseball player. McGriff is a former member of the Florida House of Representatives, and former candidate for the Florida Senate.- Early life and education :McGriff was born...	Baseball Football	1958–1969 1958–1959	Perry McGriff was an outstanding two-sport athlete in baseball and football. As a football wide receiver, he led the Gators in pass receptions and yardage and was an All-American selection in 1959. As a baseball player, he was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection and a first-team All-American. McGriff was later elected to the Gainesville city commission, the Alachua County commission, and the Florida House of Representatives.
F. Graham McKeel	Football	1964 1966–1967	Fullback Fred McKeel was a senior team captain in 1967. Memorably, McKeel scored two of the Gators' touchdowns in their 27–12 upset win over Georgia Tech in the 1967 Orange Bowl—the Gators' first-ever major bowl victory.
Victor R. Miranda	Football	1957–1958 1960	As a senior in 1960, guard Vic Miranda was a first-team All-SEC selection, an All-American, and the recipient of the team's Fergie Ferguson Award. A two-way offensive and defensive lineman, Miranda was a key leader of the 1960 Gators squad that finished 9–2 and defeated Baylor 13–12 to win the 1960 Gator Bowl.
Fred Y. Montsdeoca, Jr.	Football	1948–1950	Punter Fred Montsdeoca was one of the standouts of the Gators' ironically named "Golden Era" of the late 1940s. His superior punting was the key to keeping the overmatched Gators competitive in many games. Memorably, in 1949, he punted seven times against Alabama for an average of fifty-three yards per kick.
Nathaniel "Nat" Moore Nat Moore Nathaniel "Nat" Moore is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for thirteen seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. Moore played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played professionally for...	Football	1972–1973	Running back Nat Moore was a junior transfer. In 1973, he led the Gators with 145 rushes for 845 yards and nine rushing touchdowns, twenty-five receptions for 351 receiving yards and four touchdown catches, and 230 return yards, while earning first-team All-SEC and All-American accolades. In thirteen NFL seasons with the Miami Dolphins, Moore registered 510 catches for 7,547 yards and seventy-four touchdowns.
A. Dennis Murphy	Football	1962–1964	Two-way offensive and defensive tackle Dennis Murphy was an All-SEC selection and a first-team All-American in 1964. He played a single season for the NFL's Chicago Bears in 1965.
Richard R. "Ricky" Nattiel Ricky Nattiel Richard Rennard "Ricky" Nattiel is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for six seasons during the 1980s and 1990s...	Football	1983–1986	Nicknamed the "Rocket" by his Gators teammates, wide receiver Ricky Nattiel was a first-team All-SEC selection, an All-American, a senior team captain, and the recipient of the team's Fergie Ferguson Award. He finished his college career with 117 receptions for 2,086 yards and eighteen touchdowns; he also had 589 yards in punt returns. Nattiel was a first round NFL Draft choice of the Denver Broncos.
Robert D. "Ark" Newton	Football Basketball	1921–1924 1922–1923	An Arkansas native, Newton was nicknamed "Ark" by his teammates. He was the outstanding Gators football player of the early 1920s, and was described as "a superb punter and classic broken field runner, fearless and football-wise." Newton was the senior captain of the 1924 team that upset coach Wallace Wade's Alabama Crimson Tide 16–6 in Tuscaloosa. Coach James Van Fleet rated him as the best player of his tenure.
Jason B. Odom Jason Odom Jason Brian Odom is a former American college and professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League for four seasons during the 1990s...	Football	1992–1995	Offensive lineman Jason Odom was a four-year starter, a first-team All-SEC selection, a unanimous first-team All-American, and a senior team captain. He was also the recipient of the SEC's Jacobs Blocking Trophy. In his four years as a Gator, the team won three consecutive SEC championships, and played for a Bowl Alliance national championship. Odom played four NFL seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Louis Oliver, III Louis Oliver Louis Oliver, III is a former American college and professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League for eight seasons during the 1980s and 1990s...	Football	1985–1988	Free safety Louis Oliver was a walk-on player who earned an athletic scholarship, a starting position, two first-team All-SEC selections, and consensus first-team All-American honors. He was also the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award. In four years as a Gator, he totaled eleven interceptions. A first round NFL Draft choice of the Miami Dolphins, Oliver played eight seasons professionally.
Ralph Ortega Ralph Ortega Ralph Ortega is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League for six seasons during the 1970s and early 1980s...	Football	1972–1974	Linebacker Ralph Ortega finished his college career with 357 tackles, twelve forced fumbles (eight recovered), and five interceptions. He was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, an Academic All-American, and the senior team captain. The Atlanta Falcons picked Ortega in the second round of the 1975 NFL Draft, and he played six seasons for the Falcons and Miami Dolphins.
Richard A. "Dick" Pace	Football Baseball	1947–1950 1948–1950	Dick Pace was a three-sport standout in football, basketball and baseball. As a senior baseball player in 1950, he led the team in home runs. Pace later became a long-time SEC basketball and football referee and game official.
Bernard P. "Bernie" Parrish Bernie Parrish Bernard Paul "Bernie" Parrish is a former American college and professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League and American Football League for eight seasons during the 1950s and 1960s...	Baseball Football	1955–1957	Bernie Parrish was a standout two-way halfback and defensive back, and also played baseball. As a junior second baseman, he batted .433 and led the Gators in runs batted in, hits, doubles and home runs, received first-team All-SEC honors, and was the Gators' first-ever first-team baseball All-American. Parrish played eight seasons for the NFL's Cleveland Browns, and was a member of the Browns' 1964 NFL championship team.
Patrick N. "Pat" Patchen	Football	1958–1960	Two-way end Pat Patchen was a first-team All-SEC selection and the recipient of the Gator's Fergie Ferguson award in 1960.
Wayne L. Peace	Football	1980–1983	Quarterback Wayne Peace was a four-year starter, an All-SEC selection, and an All-American. During his four-year Gator career, he completed 610 of 991 attempts for 7,286 yards. Memorably, as a freshman he threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns in the Gators' 37–20 victory over the Maryland Terrapins in the 1980 Tangerine Bowl. Peace's 61.6 percent completion average remains the second best in team history.
Carl E. "Tootie" Perry	Football	1916, 1919–1921	Tootie Perry was a two-way offensive and defensive lineman, among the largest Gators of the day at 5-foot-10 and 235 pounds, and developed a special talent for blocking punts. Perry was an All-Southern selection in 1920 and 1921, and the senior team captain in 1921.
P. Michael "Mike" Peterson Mike Peterson Porter Michael "Mike" Peterson is an American professional football player who has been a linebacker in the National Football League for thirteen seasons...	Football	1995–1998	Linebacker Mike Peterson was a first-team All-SEC) selection, a first-team All-American, and a senior team captain. He posted 249 tackles, three forced fumbles, thirteen tackles for a loss and 8.5 sacks, and was selected by his teammates as the Gators' most valuable player. The Atlanta Falcons selected Peterson in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft, and he remains an active NFL veteran after thirteen seasons.
Ashley W. "Rammy" Ramsdell	Football Basketball	1913–1915 1914–1916	Quarterback Rammy Ramsdell was a three-year letterman and one of the Gators' great talents of the 'teens. Ramsdell's college football career was prematurely ended when he broke his leg playing baseball at the end of his junior year.
T. Johnson "John" Reaves John Reaves Thomas Johnson "John" Reaves is a former American college and professional football player who was a quarterback for eleven seasons in the National Football League and three seasons in the United States Football League...	Football	1969–1971	Quarterback John Reaves was a three-season starter, a first-team All-SEC selection, and a first-team All-American. He was one of the "Super Sophs," the 1969 Gators' second-year stars who led the team to its all-time best record of 9–1–1 and an upset victory over Tennessee in the Gator Bowl. The Philadelphia Eagles picked Reaves in the first round of the 1972 NFL Draft, and he played fourteen seasons in the NFL and USFL.
Errict U. Rhett Errict Rhett Errict Undra Rhett is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League for seven seasons in the 1990s and early 2000s...	Football	1990–1993	Tailback Errict Rhett was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and a senior team captain. In four college seasons, he totaled 4,163 rushing yards and thirty-four touchdowns, and 1,230 yards receiving and two touchdown receptions; he remains the Gators' all-time leader in career rushing yardage. He was a second round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he played in the NFL for seven seasons.
Huey L. Richardson, Jr. Huey Richardson Huey L. Richardson, Jr. is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League for two seasons during the 1990s...	Football	1987–1990	Defensive end Huey Richardson was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and a senior team captain. At the conclusion of his four years as a Gator, he totaled 26.5 quarterback sacks and 50.5 tackles for a loss. The Pittsburgh Steelers chose Richardson in the first round of the 1991 NFL Draft.
James W. "Jim" Rountree Jim Rountree James W. "Jim" Rountree is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive back in the Canadian Football League for ten years during the 1950s and 1960s...	Football	1955–1957	Jim Rountree was a two-way halfback and defensive back, a first-team All-SEC selection, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award. Coach Bob Woodruff ranked him as one the Gators' two best defensive backs and one of their two best running backs of the 1950s. Rountree played defensive back and wide receiver for the CFL's Toronto Argonauts from 1958 to 1967, and was a seven-time CFL All-Star.
Thomas J. "Tom" Shannon, Jr.	Football	1962–1964	Quarterback Tom Shannon was a two-year starter who led the Gators to a 17–7 upset victory over Penn State in the 1962 Gator Bowl.
John M. "Jackie" Simpson Jackie Simpson (defensive back) John Marlin "Jackie" Simpson is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League for five seasons during the late 1950s and early 1960s...	Football	1953–1956	Jackie Simpson was a two-way halfback and defensive back, and a three-time All-SEC selection. Head coach Bob Woodruff ranked him as one of the Gators' three best running backs and the best defensive back of the 1950s. His 100-yard interception return in 1955 remains the longest in SEC history. Simpson was drafted by the Baltimore Colts, and he was a member of the Colts' NFL Championship teams in 1958 and 1959.
Emmitt J. Smith, III Emmitt Smith Emmitt James Smith, III is a retired American football player who was a running back in the National Football League for fifteen seasons during the 1990s and 2000s. Smith played college football for the University of Florida, where he was an All-American; thereafter, he played professionally for...	Football	1987–1989	Tailback Emmitt Smith rushed for 3,829 yards and thirty-six touchdowns, and was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection, and unanimous first-team All-American. The Dallas Cowboys chose Smith in the first round of the 1990 NFL Draft, and he became the all-time leading NFL rusher with 18,355 yards and 164 touchdowns. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the College Football Hall of Fame, and the Gator Ring of Honor.
W. Lawrence "Larry" Smith Larry Smith (running back) William Lawrence "Larry" Smith is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League for six seasons during the 1960s and 1970s...	Football	1966–1968	Tailback Larry Smith was a three-year starter, a three-time first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award. He finished his college football career with 528 carries for 2,186 yards and twenty-four touchdowns, and 607 yards receiving. The Los Angeles Rams picked Smith in the first round of the 1969 NFL Draft, and he played in the NFL for six years.
Stephen O. "Steve" Spurrier Steve Spurrier Stephen Orr Spurrier is an American college football coach and player. Spurrier is the current head coach of the University of South Carolina's Gamecocks football team. He is also a former professional player and coach...	Football	1964–1966	Quarterback Steve Spurrier was a first-team All-SEC selection, a consensus first-team All-American, and the winner of the 1966 Heisman Trophy. Spurrier returned to Florida as head coach in 1990, and led the Gators to their first officially recognized SEC championship in 1991, and their first-ever national championship in 1996. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and the Gator Ring of Honor.
Malcolm E. "Mac" Steen	Football	1967–1969	Mac Steen was an offensive lineman who coach Ray Graves rated as the Gators' best right tackle of the 1960s. As the offensive team captain in 1969, Steen led the Gators to an upset 14–13 Gator bowl victory over the Tennessee Volunteers, and a 9–1–1 overall win-loss record—the best in Florida Gators history until that time.
Haywood C. Sullivan Haywood Sullivan Haywood Cooper Sullivan was an American college and professional baseball player who was a catcher, manager, general manager and club owner in Major League Baseball...	Baseball Football	1951–1952 1950–1951	Haywood Sullivan was a two-sport standout in baseball and football, and is generally rated as the best passing quarterback of the first fifty years of the Gators football program. His equally strong baseball talent led to him receiving a Major League Baseball bonus contract from the Boston Red Sox in 1952, and he rose from team catcher to general manager, and ultimately, to general partner of the Red Sox franchise.
John R. Symank John Symank John Richard "Johnny" Symank was an American college and professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League for seven seasons during the 1950s and 1960s. Symank played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played professionally for...	Football	1955–1956	John Symank was a junior transfer to Florida. Coach Bob Woodruff rated him as one of the Gators' five best defensive backs of the 1950s, and among their ten best offensive backs of the decade. The Green Bay Packers picked him in the impossibly low twenty-third round of the 1957 NFL Draft, but Symank rose to become one of the defensive stars of coach Vince Lombardi's 1961 and 1962 NFL Championship teams.
Steven O. "Steve" Tannen Steve Tannen (American football) Steven Olson Tannen is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League for five seasons during the early 1970s...	Football	1967–1969	Defensive back Steve Tannen was a first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award. Memorably, he blocked a punt that led to the winning score in the Gators' 14–13 upset of the Tennessee Volunteers in the 1969 Gator Bowl. The New York Jets picked Tannen in the first round of the 1970 NFL Draft, and he played for the Jets for five seasons.
Earl A. "Dummy" Taylor	Football	1908, 1910–1912	Dummy Taylor was one of the greatest athletes of the Florida football team's early years. He was described by contemporaneous newspaper accounts as a legendary broken field runner and a master of the hidden ball trick, and could drop-kick field goals on the run from impossible angles. He was the team captain in 1910 and a prominent member of the Gators' Cigar Bowl team of 1912.
Frederick A. "Fred" Taylor	Football	1994–1997	Running back Fred Taylor earned first-team All-SEC and first-team All-American honors. His coaches picked him as a team captain, and his teammates chose him as their most valuable player in 1997. During his college career, he rushed for 3,075 yards and thirty-one touchdowns. The Jacksonville Jaguars picked Taylor in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and he totaled 11,695 rushing yards during his thirteen-season NFL career.
Allen R. Trammell, Jr.	Football	1963–1965	Two-way defensive back and wide receiver Allen Trammell was a walk-on player who earned an All-SEC selection. He was the Gators' leading punt returner in 1964, and Coach Ray Graves rated him as one of the Gators' two best cornerbacks of the 1960s. Trammell was signed by the Houston Oilers in 1966.
Richard E. Trapp Richard Trapp Richard Earl Trapp was an American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the American Football League for two seasons in the late 1960s...	Football	1965–1967	In his three-season college career, wide receiver Richard Trapp led the Gators in receiving yardage in 1966 and 1967, and compiled 1,783 receiving yards. He had eight games with 100 yards or more receiving, including 171 yards against the Georgia Bulldogs in 1967. He twice received first-team All-SEC honors, and was the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award as a senior.
Dale H. Van Sickel Dale Van Sickel Dale Harris Van Sickel was an American college football, basketball and baseball player during the 1920s, who later became a Hollywood motion picture actor and stunt performer for over forty years...	Basketball Football	1927–1929	Dale Van Sickel was the first University of Florida athlete, in any sport, to receive first-team All-American honors. He was recognized as a first-team All-American as a two-way defensive end and receiver on the great Gators football team of 1928, and received honorable mention All-American honors again in 1929. After graduation, Van Sickel became a Hollywood stuntman and actor.
Ion "Speedy" Walker	Football Basketball	1926–1927 1927–1928	Speedy Walker was the smallest member of the Gators' 1926 and 1927 backfields at 133 pounds, but he could run, pass and kick with equal dexterity. Walker was a key contributor to the Gators' 7–3 season in 1927. He was also the senior captain of the basketball team during the 1927–28 season.
David W. Williams David Williams (offensive lineman) David Wayne Williams is a former American college and professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League for nine years during the 1980s and 1990s...	Football	1985–1988	Offensive lineman David Williams started in every game during his four-season college career, including the Gators' first-place SEC season in 1985. He was a two-time first-team ALL-SEC selection, an All-American, and a senior team captain. Williams was a first-round draft pick of the Houston Oilers and started in 106 games during his nine-season NFL career.
Jarvis E. Williams Jarvis Williams (American football) Jarvis Eric Williams, Sr. was a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League for seven seasons during the 1980s and 1990s...	Football	1984–1987	Strong safety Jarvis Williams started forty-five consecutive games (the second highest total in Gators history), and was a key member of the Gators defense that contributed to the Gators' first-place SEC finishes in 1984 and 1985. In four years as a Gator, he had ten career interceptions, and led the team in tackles and punt returns as a senior. The Miami Dolphins picked Williams in the second round of the 1988 NFL Draft.
John L. Williams John L. Williams John L. Williams is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League for ten seasons during the 1980s and 1990s...	Football	1982–1985	Running back John L. Williams shared the Gators backfield with Neal Anderson, and the two formed a devastating running attack. In four years as a Gator, he compiled 2,409 yards rushing and 863 yards receiving, and received All-SEC and All-American honors. A first-round draft pick of the Seattle Seahawks, Williams was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and played in Super Bowl XXX.
Lawrence D. Wright, III Lawrence Wright (American Football) Lawrence D. Wright, III is a former American college and professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League for two seasons during the 1990s...	Football	1993–1996	Safety Lawrence Wright was a member of four consecutive SEC championships teams, and a key defensive player on the Gators' first-ever national championship team in 1996. Wright was a senior team captain, a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, an All-American, a CFA Scholar-Athlete, and the winner of Jim Thorpe Award Jim Thorpe Award The Jim Thorpe Award, named in memory of multi-sport legend Jim Thorpe, has been awarded to the top defensive back in college football since 1986...  recognizing him as the best defensive back in college football.
Daniel C. "Danny" Wuerffel Danny Wuerffel Daniel Carl "Danny" Wuerffel is a former American college and professional football player who won the 1996 Heisman Trophy and the 1996 national football championship while playing college football for the University of Florida. After graduating from Florida, he played for four National Football...	Football	1993–1996	Quarterback Danny Wuerffel was a member of four consecutive SEC championship teams, and led the Gators to their first-ever national championship in 1996. He was a first-team All-SEC selection, a consensus first-team All-American, the recipient of the Draddy Trophy, and the Heisman Trophy winner. In four seasons, Wuerffel completed 708 of 1,170 passes for 10,875 yards and 114 touchdown passes—the best in SEC history.
James K. "Jim" Yarbrough Jim Yarbrough James Kelley "Jim" Yarbrough is a former American college and professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League for nine years during the 1960s and 1970s...	Football	1966–1968	Six-foot-six, 260-pound Jim Yarbrough was a standout tight end and backup kicker for the Gators. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 1969 NFL Draft, and played eight seasons for Lions.
H. Jackson "Jack" Youngblood Jack Youngblood Herbert Jackson "Jack" Youngblood, III is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League for fourteen seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. He was a five-time consensus All-Pro and a seven-time Pro Bowl...	Football	1968–1970	Defensive lineman Jack Youngblood was a first-team All-SEC selection, a first-team All-American, and the recipient of the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award. The St. Louis Rams drafted him in the first round of the 1971 NFL Draft, and he received numerous All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors during his fourteen-year NFL career. Youngblood is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, College Football Hall of Fame, and Gator Ring of Honor.

Men's golf

The following Gator Greats are former members of the Florida Gators men's golf team:

Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
Thomas D. "Tommy" Aaron Tommy Aaron Thomas Dean Aaron is a former American professional golfer who was a member of the PGA Tour during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Aaron is best known for winning the 1973 Masters Tournament.- Early years :...	Golf	1956–1959	Tommy Aaron was a member of the Gators' 1956 SEC championship team, and won the individual SEC championship in 1957 and 1958. He was a two-time All-American. He placed second in the U.S. Amateur in 1958, was a member of the 1959 U.S. Walker Cup team, and won the Western Amateur in 1960. As a pro, Aaron won three PGA Tour events, and placed second in the 1972 PGA Championship.
T. Andrew "Andy" Bean Andy Bean Thomas Andrew Bean is an American professional golfer who previously played on the PGA Tour and currently plays on the Champions Tour...	Golf	1972–1975	Andy Bean was a member of the 1973 Gators team that won the SEC and NCAA national championship tournaments. He was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, and a three-time All-American. As a professional golfer, Bean won eleven PGA Tour events; he placed second in the 1980 and 1989 PGA Championships, and also in the 1982 British Open.
Frank J. Beard	Golf	1958–1961	Frank Beard was recognized as an All-American in 1960 and 1961. As a professional golfer, Beard won eleven PGA Tour events, and placed third in the U.S. Open in 1965 and 1975.
Christian D. "Chris" DiMarco Chris DiMarco Christian Dean DiMarco is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. DiMarco has won seven tournaments as a pro, including three PGA Tour events.-Early years:...	Golf	1987–1990	As a Gator, Chris DiMarco shot a three-round score of 209 to win the SEC individual title in 1989, while leading the Gators to an SEC team championship. He was a seven-time collegiate medalist, a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, the SEC Player of the Year, and a three-time All-American. As a pro, DiMarco has won three PGA Tour events; he has also placed second in the PGA Championship, The Masters, and the British Open.
J. Brian Gay Brian Gay Joseph Brian Gay is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour.- Early years :A military brat, Gay was born in Fort Worth, Texas, but was raised primarily at Fort Rucker, Alabama, where his father was a U.S. Army noncomissioned officer involved in flight operations...	Golf	1991–1994	During his four years as a Gator, the team won four consecutive SEC championships, and the 1993 NCAA national championship. Individually, he was the SEC Freshman of the Year, a five-time individual medalist, two-time SEC individual champion, three-time first-team All-SEC selection, and a two-time All-American. As a professional golfer, Gay has won three PGA Tour events.
Phillip R. "Phil" Hancock Phil Hancock Phillip Ranson Hancock is an American professional golfer who formerly played on the PGA Tour.- Early life :Hancock and his older brother "Bunky" learned the game of golf growing up in Greenville, Alabama from their father, a local dentist. Hancock and his friends would often play 45 or 54 holes...	Golf	1973–1976	During Phil Hancock's freshman year, the Gators golf team won the 1973 NCAA Championship. Individually, Hancock received All-SEC honors for four consecutive years, and was a three-time All-American. He won the SEC individual championship in 1975 and 1976. As a pro, he won three tournaments.
H. Dudley Hart Dudley Hart Howard Dudley Hart is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour.-Early years:Hart was born in Rochester, New York...	Golf	1987–1990	As a four-year Gator golfer, Dudley Hart was the SEC Freshman of the Year, a three-time first-team All-SEC selection, and a four-time All-American. As a professional golfer, Hart has won two PGA Tour events, and placed sixth in the 1993 PGA Championship.
Gary D. Koch Gary Koch Gary D. Koch is an American professional golfer, sportscaster and golf course designer, who formerly played on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour and Champions Tour.- Early years :...	Golf	1971–1974	Gary Koch was a four-time first-team All-SEC selection, and a three-time All-American. He was also a member of the Gators teams that won two SEC championships, and the 1973 NCAA national championship. Individually, he was a two-time individual SEC tournament champion, and the runner-up at the 1973 NCAA tournament. As a pro, Koch won four PGA Tour events; his best finish in a major was fourth at the 1988 British Open.
Steven N. "Steve" Melnyk Steve Melnyk (golfer) Steven N. Melnyk is a former American professional golfer and golf sportscaster best known for his success as an amateur golfer. Melnyk won both the U.S. Amateur and British Amateur.- Early years :...	Golf	1967–1969	Steve Melnyk was a two-time All-American, and the number one golfer on the 1968 team that won the NCAA Division I Golf Championship—the first national championship, in any sport, in University of Florida history. Melnyk won both the U.S. Amateur and the British Amateur; as a pro, he won four PGA Tour events.
Robert J. "Bob" Murphy Bob Murphy (golfer) Robert Joseph Murphy, Jr. is an American professional golfer who was formerly a member of the PGA Tour and currently plays on the Champions Tour. Murphy has won 21 tournaments as a professional.-Early years:...	Golf	1964–1966	Bob Murphy won the 1965 U.S. Amateur Championship and the 1966 individual NCAA championship, and was recognized as an All-American in 1966. As a professional golfer, he won five PGA Tour events; he also placed second at the 1970 PGA Championship, and third at the 1975 U.S. Open.
Andrew S. "Andy" North Andy North Andrew Stewart North is an American professional golfer who is best known for winning the U.S. Open twice.- Early years :North was born in Thorp, Wisconsin, and raised in Monona, Wisconsin...	Golf	1969–1972	As a Gator golfer, Andy North was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection, and an All-American in 1970, 1971 and 1972. As a member of the PGA Tour, North won the U.S. Open in 1978 and 1985.
David W. "Dave" Ragan, Jr. Dave Ragan David William Ragan, Jr. is a former American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.Ragan was born in Daytona Beach, Florida. He attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for the Florida Gators men's golf team in National...	Golf	1954–1956	Dave Ragan was a member of the Gators team that finished sixth in the NCAA national tournament in 1955, and won the first two SEC championships in team history in 1955 and 1956. As a senior in 1956, he won the SEC individual championship, and was recognized as an All-American. As a professional golfer, Ragan won three PGA Tour events, and placed third at the 1963 PGA Championship.
G. Douglas "Doug" Sanders Doug Sanders George Douglas Sanders is a former American professional golfer who won twenty PGA Tour events during his career.-Early years:Sanders was born in Cedartown, Georgia. He grew up in a poor family, and picked cotton as a teenager...	Golf	1955	In 1955, Doug Sanders and the team won the SEC championship and earned a sixth-place finish at the NCAA championship tournament—the Gators' best national championship finish until that time. He won the 1956 Canadian Open—the first amateur to do so. As a member of the PGA Tour, Sanders won twenty events; he placed second in the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open, and the British Open (twice).
Daniel D. "Dan" Sikes Dan Sikes Daniel David Sikes, Jr. was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour. Sikes won nine tournaments as a pro, including six PGA Tour events.- Early years :...	Golf	1951–1953	Dan Sikes was recognized as an All-American in 1952—the University of Florida's first All-American golfer. As a member of the PGA Tour, he won six events; he also placed fifth at the 1965 Masters, and third at the 1967 PGA Championship.

Women's golf

The following Gator Greats are former members of the Florida Gators women's golf

Florida Gators women's golf

The Florida Gators women's golf team represents the University of Florida in the sport of golf. The Lady Gators compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Southeastern Conference . They play their home matches on the Mark Bostick Golf Course on the university's...

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Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
Karen Davies Karen Davies Karen Davies is a professional golfer from Wales who formerly played on the LPGA Tour.- Amateur career :Davies was born in Wrexham, Wales...	Golf	1985–1988	Karen Davies won the individual SEC championship in 1986, led the Lady Gators to back-to-back NCAA national championships in 1985 and 1986, and set the present team record for most collegiate individual tournament victories (9). She was the SEC Freshman of the Year, the SEC Player of the Year, a four-time first-team All-SEC selection, and a three-time first-team All-American. Davies played on the LPGA Tour for fourteen years.
E. Page Dunlap-Halpin Page Dunlap E. Page Dunlap-Halpin is a former American professional golfer who was a member of the LPGA Tour for six years during the 1990s. Dunlap is best known for winning the individual NCAA Division I Championship in 1986.- Early years :...	Golf	1984–1987	Page Dunlap was a member of the Lady Gators' back-to-back NCAA national championship teams in 1985 and 1986. Dunlap was also the individual NCAA national champion in 1986, shooting a 72-hole score of 291 to win by a single stroke. She was a first-team All-American, and won the Broderick Award in 1986. Dunlap is a member of the National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA) Players Hall of Fame.
Donna Horton White Donna White Donna Horton White , née Donna Horton, is a former American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour for fifteen years in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.- Amateur career :...	Golf	1975–1976	In her two years as a Lady Gator, Donna Horton was a four-time collegiate medalist. In 1976, she competed in the World Cup and the Curtis Cup, and won the U.S. Amateur. She turned professional in 1977, and competed on the LPGA Tour for fifteen years, and won three LPGA tournaments. Horton is a member of the NGCA Players Hall of Fame.
Cheryl Morley Pontious	Golf	1985–1988	Cheryl Morley was a member of the Lady Gators' NCAA national championship team in 1986, and won the individual SEC championship in 1988. She was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection, and a two-time first-team All-American. Morley is a member of the NGCA Players Hall of Fame.
Deb Richard Deb Richard Deb Richard is a former American professional golfer who was a member of the LPGA Tour for ten years during the 1990s and 2000s.- Amateur career :Richard was born in Abbeville, Louisiana in 1963, and raised in Manhattan, Kansas...	Golf	1982–1985	Deb Richard won seven collegiate tournaments, including three consecutive SEC individual championships. She was a four-time first-team All-SEC selection, and a two-time first-team All-American. She was the individual runner-up, by a single stroke, at the NCAA Women's Golf Championship, the SEC Golfer of the Year, and winner of the Broderick Award in 1985. Richard is a member of the NGCA Players Hall of Fame.

Women's gymnastics

The following Gator Greats are former members of the Florida Gators women's gymnastics team:

Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
Kristin Guise Lee	Gymnastics	1993–1996	Kristin Guise received eleven All-American honors. Guise finished first in the SEC Championship all-around competition in 1995.
Lynn McDonnell Keefe	Gymnastics	1981–1984	Lynn McDonnell received four All-American honors. McDonnell was a member of the Gators teams that won the AIAW national championship team in 1982, and three consecutive SEC championships in 1982, 1983 and 1984. She finished first in the SEC championship all-around competition in 1981 and 1982.
Melissa Miller	Gymnastics	1986–1989	Melissa Miller earned six All-American honors. Miller finished first in the SEC championship all-around competition in 1988 and 1989.
Elfi Schlegel-Dunn Elfi Schlegel Elfi Schlegel-Dunn is a sportscaster for NBC Sports and a former college and national champion gymnast from Canada.- Early years :...	Gymnastics	1983–1986	Elfi Schlegel received six All-American honors. She was a member of the Gators' SEC championship teams in 1983 and 1984. Schlegel turned in top-three performances in ten individual events at four SEC championship tournaments.
Ann M. Woods-Smith	Gymnastics	1980–1982	Ann Woods earned five All-American honors. Woods was a member of the Gators' SEC championship and AIAW national championship team in 1982. Woods placed among the top three in five different individual events at the 1982 SEC championships.

Women's soccer

The following Gator Greats are former members of the Florida Gators women's soccer team:

Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
Erin Baxter McCorkle	Soccer	1995–1998	Midfielder Erin Baxter was a senior member of the Gators' 1998 NCAA national championship team. Baxter was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection and a three-time All-American. She was named the Soccer America Most Valuable Player of the 1998 season.
Danielle Garrett Fotopoulos Danielle Fotopoulos Danielle Ruth Garrett Fotopoulos is a former American college, professional and international soccer player. Fotopoulos holds the all-time National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I records for goals and points, and was a member of the University of Florida team that won the 1998 NCAA...	Soccer	1996–1998	Forward Danielle Fotopoulos was a senior member of the Gators' 1998 NCAA national championship team. She was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection and a two-time All-American, and was named National Player of the Year by several organizations in 1998. Fotopoulos was a member of the U.S. national team that won the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup.
M. Abigail "Abby" Wambach Abby Wambach Mary Abigail "Abby" Wambach is an American professional soccer player, coach and Olympic gold medalist. A four-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award, she has been a regular on the U.S. women's national team since 2003...	Soccer	1998–2001	Forward Abby Wambach was a member of the Gators' 1998 NCAA national championship team. She was a four-time first-team All-SEC selection, a two-time first-team All-American, and the Soccer America Most Valuable Player in 2001. Wambach won an Olympic gold medal as a member of the winning U.S. team in 2004, and was a member of the U.S. national team for the 2003, 2007 and 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup FIFA Women's World Cup The FIFA Women's World Cup is an international association football competition contested by the senior women's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the...  tournaments.

Softball

The following Gator Great is a former member of the Florida Gators softball

Florida Gators softball

The Florida Gators softball team represents the University of Florida in the sport of softball. The Florida Gators compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletics Association and the Southeastern Conference...

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Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
C. Chelsey Sakizzie	Softball	1997–1998	Chelsey Sakizzie transferred to the University of Florida as a junior. In just two seasons as the Gators' ace starting pitcher, she won sixty games, notched 557 strikeouts, and compiled an earned run average of only 1.14. In ninety-five appearances, she pitched seventy-one complete games, and threw twenty-seven shutouts. She was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, the SEC Player of the Year, and an All-American.

Men's swimming and diving

The following Gator Greats are former male members of the Florida Gators swimming and diving teams:

Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
St. Elmo "Chic" Acosta	Swimming	1939–1940	Chic Acosta won the 1939 individual SEC championship in the 50-yard freestyle event.
Craig R. Beardsley Craig Beardsley Craig Russell Beardsley is a former American college and international swimmer. Although he was the then-current world record-holder in the 200-meter butterfly event and qualified as a member of the ill-fated 1980 U.S. Olympic Team, Beardsley could not compete in the Olympics because of the U.S...	Swimming	1979–1983	Craig Beardsley was a butterfly specialist who was a member of the 1980 U.S Olympic team and the favorite to win a gold medal, but was unable to compete because of the American-led boycott of the Moscow Olympics. He was an eight-time All-American, and won two individual NCAA championships in the 200-meter butterfly. While he was a Gator, Beardsley held the world record in the 200-meter butterfly from 1980 to 1983.
James L. "Jim" Borland	Diving	1953–1954	Diver Jim Borland was an All-American who won two individual SEC championships in the one-meter and three-meter platform diving events, making a major contribution to the Gators' SEC team championship in 1954.
Matthew J. "Matt" Cetlinski Matt Cetlinski Matthew J. "Matt" Cetlinski is a former American college and international swimmer who was an Olympic gold medalist.Cetlinski attended Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, Florida...	Swimming	1983–1986	Matt Cetlinksi earned eight All-American honors, and won five individual NCAA titles in distance swimming events, including the 500-meter freestyle (twice) and the 1,650-meter freestyle (three times). Cetlinski won a gold medal as a member of the winning U.S. team in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the 1988 Olympics.
Edmond "Tom" Dioguardi	Swimming	1966–1967	Tom Dioguardi was a freestyle specialist who received five All-American honors, and was an eight-time SEC individual champion—three times in the 50-yard freestyle, twice in the 100-yard freestyle, and three times in the 200-yard freestyle. Dioguardi was a major contributor to the Gators' SEC team championships in 1966 and 1967.
Phillip A. "Phil" Drake	Swimming	1956–1958	Phil Drake was a two-time All-American who won four individual SEC championships in 1957 and 1958, including the 100-yard butterfly, 200-yard butterfly (twice), and 200-yard individual medley. Drake was a major contributor to the Gators' SEC team championships in 1957 and 1958.
Geoffrey S. "Geoff" Gaberino Geoffrey Gaberino Geoffrey Steven "Geoff" Gaberino is a former American college and international swimmer who is an Olympic gold medalist.- Early years :Geoff Gaberino was born in Dallas, Texas in 1962...	Swimming	1981–1984	Geoff Gaberino received fourteen All-American honors and was the team captain when the Gators won back-to-back NCAA national team championships in 1983 and 1984. He swam the opening leg for the Gators' NCAA championship relay teams in the 4x100-meter and 4x200-meter freestyle relay events. Gaberino won a gold medal at the 1984 Olympics as a member of the winning U.S. team in the 4x200-meter relay.
Michael S. "Mike" Heath Michael Heath (swimmer) Michael Steward "Mike" Heath is a former American college and international swimmer who is a two-time Olympic gold medalist.- College career :...	Swimming	1983–1986	Mike Heath earned nineteen All-American honors. He swam the anchor leg for the Gators' NCAA national championship relay teams in the 4x100-meter and 4x200-meter freestyle relay events in 1983 and 1984, and also won an individual NCAA title in the 200-meter freestyle. Heath won three gold medals (4x100-meter freestyle, 4x200-meter freestyle, and 4x100-meter medley relays) and a silver (200-meter freestyle) at the 1984 Olympics.
Patrick D. "Pat" Kennedy	Swimming	1983–1984 1986	Pat Kennedy was a nine-time All-American. He was a major contributor to the Gators' 1983 and 1984 NCAA national team championships, placing third in two events in 1983 (200-meter backstroke, 400-meter individual medley), and second in two events in 1984 (200-meter and 400-meter individual medley). Kennedy was a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic team and placed eighth in the 200-meter butterfly.
David E. Larson David Larson David Erwin Larson is a former American college and international swimmer who was an Olympic gold medalist.- Early years :Larson was born in Jesup, Georgia in 1959...	Swimming	1978–1981	David Larson received twenty-one All-American honors, and was a member of the Gators' NCAA national championship relay teams in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay in 1979 and 1981. Larson won a gold medal at the 1984 Olympics as a member of the winning U.S. team in the 4x200-meter relay.
Gerald S. "Jerry" Livingston	Swimming	1962–1964	Jerry Livingston was a four-time All-American who dominated the butterfly in the SEC, winning three consecutive individual SEC titles in both the 100-yard and 200-yard butterfly events. He was a major contributor to the Gators' SEC team championships in 1962, 1963 and 1964.
J. Stephen "Steve" McBride	Diving	1960–1962	Diver Steve McBride was a two-time All-American who dominated diving in the SEC for three years, winning individual SEC championships in the one-meter and three-meter platform diving events in 1960, 1961 and 1962. McBride was a major contributor to the Gators' SEC team championships in those same years.
Mark A. McKee	Swimming	1968–1971	Mark McKee was a medley swimmer who received four All-American honors. He who won four individual SEC championships, including the 200-meter individual medley once, and the 400-meter individual medley three times. He was a major contributor to the Gators' SEC team championships in 1968 and 1970.
A. Timothy "Tim" McKee Tim McKee Alexander Timothy "Tim" McKee is a former American college and international swimmer who was a three-time Olympic silver medalist.- Early life and education :...	Swimming	1972–1974	Tim McKee was a four-time All-American. He won six individual SEC championships, including the 200-meter backstroke (twice), 200-meter individual medley (twice), and 400-meter individual medley (twice). McKee competed at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics, and won three silver medals—one in the 200-meter individual medley, and two in the 400-meter individual medley.
Andrew M. "Andy" McPherson	Swimming	1967–1969	Andy McPherson was a three-time All-American who won five individual SEC titles in three years, including the 100-yard freestyle (three times), the 50-yard freestyle, and the 200-yard individual medley. McPherson was a major contributor to the Gators' SEC team championships in 1967 and 1968.
Alberto E. Mestre-Sosa	Swimming	1983–1986	Alberto Mestre earned seventeen All-American honors. He was a member of the Gators' NCAA national championship relay teams in the 4x100-meter and 4x200-meter freestyle relay events in 1983 and 1984, and also placed second in the 100-meter freestyle in 1984. Mestre was a member of the Venezuelan Olympic team in 1980 and 1984, and placed sixth in the 100-meter freestyle and fifth in the 200-meter freestyle in 1984.
Anthony C. Nesty Anthony Nesty Anthony Conrad Nesty is a former Surinamese international swimmer who was an Olympic gold medalist in the 100-metre butterfly event in 1988.- Early years :...	Swimming	1989–1992	Anthony Nesty received sixteen All-American honors. He won three consecutive individual NCAA championships in the 100-yard butterfly (1990–1992), one in the 200-yard butterfly (1990), and one as a member of the school's 400-yard medley relay team (1991). Nesty won a gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly at the 1988 Olympics, and a bronze medal in the same event at the 1992 Olympics.
James Ray "Jimmy" Perkins	Swimming	1968–1971	Four-time All-American Jimmy Perkins was a breaststroke specialist who won an individual SEC title in the 200-yard breaststroke event in 1970, contributing to the Gators' 1970 SEC team championship.
Edwin C. "Eddie" Reese Eddie Reese Edwin Charles "Eddie" Reese is an American college and Olympic swimming coach and former college swimmer. Reese has been the head coach of the Texas Longhorns men's swimming and diving team that represents the University of Texas in Austin, Texas since 1978, and previously served as the men's...	Swimming	1961–1963	Eddie Reese won seven individual SEC titles, including the 200-yard butterfly, 200-yard breaststroke (twice), 200-yard individual medley (three times), and 400-yard individual medley. He was a major contributor as the Gators swept three straight SEC team championships. Reese is the current head coach of the University of Texas swim team, and his Longhorn swimmers have won ten NCAA national team championships.
Charles T. "Ted" Robinson	Swimming	1953–1954	All-American Ted Robinson won three individual SEC titles in breaststroke events, including the 100-yard breaststroke in 1953, and the 200-yard breaststroke in 1953 and 1954. Robinson was a major contributor to the Gators' back-to-back SEC team championships in 1953 and 1954.
Christopher Snode	Diving	1977–1980	Diver Chris Snode received six All-American honors and won the individual NCAA national championship in the three-meter platform event in 1978. Snode was a member of the British Olympic team in 1976, 1980 and 1984; he placed among the top ten divers in the world in both platform and springboard diving at the 1980 and 1984 Olympics.
Blanchard E. Tual	Swimming	1965–1967	Blanchard Tual dominated the backstroke events at the SEC championships for three consecutive years, sweeping the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke in 1965, 1966 and 1967, and making major contributions to the Gators' three straight SEC team championships during those same years.
E. Craig White	Diving Swimming	1954–1956	Craig White was a rare All-American athlete who won individual SEC championships in both swimming and diving events. White swept the one-meter and three-meter platform diving events, while also swimming a leg for the Gators' winning team in the 400-yard freestyle relay, and making a major contribution to the Gators' 1954 SEC team championship.
Bruce L. Williams	Swimming	1968–1971	Bruce Williams was a five-time All-American who won a total of five individual SEC championships in 1968 and 1969, including the 100-yard butterfly, 200-yard freestyle (twice), 500-yard freestyle, and 1,650-yard freestyle. Williams was a major contributor to the Gators' SEC team championship in 1968.
David Lopez-Zubero David López-Zubero David López-Zubero Purcell is a former college an international swimmer who competed in three Summer Olympics and won an Olympic bronze medal in 1980...	Swimming	1978–1981	David Zubero was a member of the Gators' relay teams that won the NCAA national championship in the 4x200-yard freestyle relay while setting a new American record in 1979, and again when the Gators won the NCAA championship in same event in 1981. He received fourteen All-American honors. Zubero won a bronze medal in the 200-meter butterfly at the 1980 Olympics.
Martin López-Zubero Martin López-Zubero Martín López-Zubero Purcell , also known as Martin Zubero, is a former college and international swimmer who was an Olympic gold medalist. López-Zubero was born in the United States, swam in international competition for Spain, and holds dual Spanish-American citizenship.- Family background...	Swimming	1988–1991	While swimming for the Gators, Martin Zubero won four individual NCAA national championships—the 200-meter individual medley, the 400-meter medley relay, and twice in the 200-meter backstroke—received fifteen All-American honors, and was recognized as the 1991 NCAA Male Swimmer of the Year. Zubero won the gold medal in the 200-meter backstroke at the 1992 Olympics.

Women's swimming and diving

The following Gator Greats are former female members of the Florida Gators swimming and diving teams:

Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
Tami L. Bruce	Swimming	1986–1989	Tami Bruce earned thirteen All-American honors as a Gator swimmer, and won six individual NCAA national titles and one NCAA national relay title as a member of a Gators relay team. Bruce was a member of the 1988 U.S. Olympic team and placed forth in the 400-meter freestyle and fifth in the 800-meter freestyle events.
Amy L. Caulkins	Swimming	1980–1983	Amy Caulkins received twenty-two All-American honors in four years of college swimming. She also won one individual NCAA national title in the 100-meter freestyle event, another NCAA national title as a member of the Gators winning 200-meter medley relay team, and was a key contributor to the Gators' 1982 NCAA national team championship.
Tracy Caulkins Stockwell Tracy Caulkins Tracy Anne Caulkins Stockwell, OAM, is a former American college and international swimmer, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and a former world record-holder....	Swimming	1982–1984	In three years a Gator swimmer, Tracy Caulkins earned twenty-one All-American honors—the maximum number possible three years. She won sixteen NCAA national titles, including an unprecedented twelve individual NCAA titles, and four more NCAA titles as a member of the Gators relay teams. Unable to compete in the 1980 Moscow Olympics because of the American-led boycott, Caulkins won three Olympic gold medals in 1984.
Julie Gorman	Swimming	1987–1990	Julie Gorman received thirteen All-American honors during her four years as a college swimmer. She won four individual NCAA national titles, including the 100-meter individual medley, the 200-meter individual medley, and the 100-meter butterfly twice; she won two more NCAA national titles as a member of the Gators' winning relay teams in the 400-meter medley relay.
Nicole L. Haislett Nicole Haislett Nicole Lee Haislett Bacher is a former American college and international swimmer who was an eight-time American national college champion and a three-time Olympic gold medalist.- Early years :...	Swimming	1991–1994	Nicole Haislett was able to swim every stroke well, and received twenty-eight All-American honors in her four years as a Gator swimmer—the maximum number possible. She won six individual NCAA national titles, and two NCAA titles as a member of Gators relay teams. Haislett also won three world championship titles in 1991, and three Olympic gold medals in 1992.
Susan E. Halfacre	Swimming	1973–1976	Susan Halfacre received three All-American honors. Remarkably, she served as the head coach of the Gators women's team while competing as an athlete for three years. Under her guidance, the Gators finished eighth, eighth and nineteenth in three AIAW national team championships. Halfacre won an individual AIAW national title in the 400-meter freestyle, and two more AIAW national titles as a member of Gators relay teams.
Renee A. Laravie-Kelly	Swimming	1977–1979	Rene Laravie received ten All-American honors during her three-year college swimming career. She won three individual AIAW national titles, including the 100-meter breaststroke, 100-meter and 200-meter individual medley events, and two more AIAW national titles as a member of the Gators' winning relay teams in the 800-meter freestyle relay. Laravie was a key contributor to the Gators' 1979 AIAW national team championship.
Mimosa L. McNerney	Swimming	1993–1996	Mimosa McNerney was a long-distance freestyle specialist. During the four years as a Gator swimmer, she earned seven All-American honors, and won four individual NCAA national championships—three times in the 1,650-meter freestyle, and once in the 500-meter freestyle.
Megan Neyer Megan Neyer Megan Neyer is a former American college and international platform and springboard diver. Neyer was a member of the ill-fated 1980 U.S. Olympic team, the 1982 world champion springboard diver, a fifteen-time U.S...	Diving	1982–1984 1986	Platform diver Megan Neyer was a favorite to win a gold medal as a member of the 1980 U.S Olympic team, but was unable to compete because of the American-led boycott of the Moscow Olympics. As a Gator, she received eight All-American honors–the maximum number possible for a college diver. Neyer also won eight individual NCAA national titles, sweeping the one-meter and three-meter events all four years she competed.
Dara G. Torres Dara Torres Dara Grace Torres is an American international swimmer and a twelve-time Olympic medalist. Torres was the first swimmer from the United States to compete in five Olympic Games , and, at age 41, the oldest swimmer ever to earn a place on the U.S. Olympic team...	Swimming	1986–1989	Demonstrating her versatility, Dara Torres earned twenty-eight All-American honors in four years as a college swimmer—the maximum number possible. She won three individual NCAA national titles and was a member of five Gators relay teams that won NCAA national championships. Torres is a twelve-time Olympic medalist, most recently winning three silver medals in the 2008 Olympics as a 41-year-old.
Kathy Treible Slaton	Swimming	1981–1984	In four years as a Gator swimmer, Kathy Treible received twenty-eight All-American honors—the maximum number an individual college swimmer can earn. She was a key member of the 1982 Gators women's team that won the NCAA national team championship, winning three individual NCAA national titles in breaststroke events in 1982, for a total of six individual NCAA titles and five NCAA relay team titles during her career.
Mary Wayte Bradburne Mary Wayte Mary Alice Wayte Bradburne is a former American college and international swimmer who was a two-time Olympic gold medalist and television sports commentator.- Early years :...	Swimming	1984–1987	Mary Wayte earned twenty-six All-American honors during her four years as a Gator swimmer. She won eight NCAA national titles, two in individual events, and six more as a member of Gators relay teams. In two different Olympics, Wayte won four Olympic medals, including two golds, a silver and a bronze.

Men's tennis

The following Gator Greats are former members of the Florida Gators men's tennis

Florida Gators men's tennis

The Florida Gators men's tennis team represents the University of Florida in the sport of tennis. The Gators compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletics Association and the Southeastern Conference . The team hosts its home matches in Linder Stadium on the university's Gainesville,...

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Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
Harold C. "Chap" Brown	Tennis	1975–1978	Chap Brown was a four-time All-SEC selection.
Mark Merklein Mark Merklein Mark Merklein is a former college and professional tennis player from the Bahamas.Merklein was born in Freeport, Bahamas. He received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for the Florida Gators men's tennis team in National...	Tennis	1991–1994	Mark Merklein was a four-time All-SEC selection and a four-time All-American. He and partner David Blair won the NCAA national doubles championship in 1993. Merklein won the NCAA national singles championship in 1994. During the 1994 NCAA tennis tournament, he dominated the competition, losing only one set.
Jeffrey A. Morrison Jeff Morrison Jeffrey Alan "Jeff" Morrison is an American professional tennis player.Morrison is perhaps best known for being the last American male left standing in the singles draw at Wimbledon in 2002....	Tennis	1998–2000	Jeff Morrison was a three-time All-SEC selection and a four-time All-American. Morrison won the NCAA national singles championship in 1999, losing only one set of thirteen played against six NCAA tournament opponents.
Armistead Neely	Tennis	1967–1969	Armistead Neely was a three-time All-SEC selection and two-time All-American. Neely won SEC singles championships in 1967 and 1969, and SEC doubles championships in 1968 and 1969. Neely later served as the Atlanta WCT Peachtree Grand Prix event director, the circuit coordinator for the USTA, and head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide men's tennis team.
James G. "Jamie" Pressly, Jr.	Tennis	1967–1969	Jamie Pressly complied a 60–3 singles record in three years, and was an SEC doubles champion and three-time SEC singles champion. Pressly was a three-time All-SEC selection and a 1969 All-American.
Jim Shaffer	Tennis	1961–1962 1964	Jim Shaffer was a two-time SEC singles champion, and a 1961 All-American.
William A. "Bill" Tym	Tennis	1961 1963–1964	Bill Tym was a two-time SEC singles champion, and a 1963 All-American. Tym later served as the head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores men's tennis team, and also as the president and executive director of the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Women's tennis

The following Gator Greats are former members of the Florida Gators women's tennis

Florida Gators women's tennis

The Florida Gators women's tennis team represents the University of Florida in the sport of tennis. The Lady Gators compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletics Association and the Southeastern Conference . They play their home matches in Linder Stadium on the university's...

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Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
Judy Acker-Smith	Tennis	1975–1978	Judy Acker was named to the first-ever All-America women's tennis team in 1976. Acker and her doubles partner, sister Sherry Acker, finished third in the AIAW national championship tournament, leading the Lady Gators to a fifth-place finish in the AIAW national team championships in 1977. Again led by Acker, the team finished fourth in the 1978 AIAW national championship tournament.
Jillian Alexander Brower	Tennis	1989–1991	Jillian Alexander received three All-American honors. Alexander and her partner Nicole Arendt won the 1991 NCAA doubles national championship, winning twelve of thirteen sets played in the six rounds of the NCAA tournament.
Nicole J. Arendt Nicole Arendt Nicole J. Arendt is an American professional tennis player. Arendt won sixteen doubles titles in her career. The left-hander reached her highest singles ranking on the WTA Tour on June 16, 1997, when she was ranked forty-ninth in the world...	Tennis	1988–1991	Nicole Arendt was a six-time first-team All-SEC selection, and earned eight All-American honors—four each in singles and doubles. She and her partner Jillian Alexander won the 1991 NCAA doubles national championship, losing only one tournament set of thirteen played. Arendt also was the singles runner-up at the 1990 NCAA national tournament. As a pro, she won sixteen doubles tournaments.
Dawn A. Buth	Tennis	1995–1998	Dawn Buth received seven All-American honors: four in doubles and three in singles. Buth and partner Stephanie Nickitas won the 1996 and 1997 NCAA doubles national championships, and lost in the final of the 1998 NCAA championship. She was also a member of the Gators' NCAA national championship teams in 1996 and 1998.
Jill N. Craybas Jill Craybas - Early years :Craybas was born in Providence, Rhode Island. She received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, where she played for coach Andy Brandi's Florida Gators women's tennis team in National Collegiate Athletics Association competition from 1993 to...	Tennis	1995–1996	Jill Craybas was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection and a two-time All-American. She won the 1996 NCAA singles tennis national championship, winning twelve of thirteen sets that she played in the tournament. Craybas was also a member of the Gators' NCAA national championship team in 1996. As a touring pro, she has won five singles events.
Cissie Donigan	Tennis	1979–1982	Cissie Donigan was a first-team All-SEC selection and an All-American. Donigan won two SEC singles championships, once as the team's No. 5 player, and once as the No. 1. She also won two SEC doubles championships, both times with partner Ilene Friedland.
Andrea M. Farley	Tennis	1990–1993	Andrea Farley was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection, and a three-time All-American. Farley was a member of the Gators' 1992 NCAA national championship team.
Jill Hetherington Hultquist Jill Hetherington Jill Hetherington Hultquist is a former Canadian professional tennis player. Hultquist played college tennis for the University of Florida, and is the current women's tennis head coach at the University of Washington....	Tennis	1984–1987	Jill Hetherington was a four-time first-team All-SEC selection and received four All-American honors. She won four straight SEC singles championships, three as the team's No. 2 singles player, and once at No. 1; she also won three consecutive SEC doubles championships. Hetherington won fourteen events as a pro, and is currently the head coach of the Washington Huskies women's tennis team.
Stephanie I. Nickitas	Tennis	1996–1999	Stephanie Nickitas was a six-time All-American: twice in singles and four times in doubles. With partner Dawn Buth, she won the NCAA doubles national championships in 1996 and 1997, and played for a third in 1997 before losing in the final. Nickitas was also a member of the Gators' NCAA national championship teams in 1996 and 1998.
Lisa Raymond Lisa Raymond Lisa Raymond is an American professional tennis player who has achieved notable success in doubles tennis. On June 12, 2000, she reached the world number one ranking in doubles...	Tennis	1992–1993	In two years as a Lady Gator tennis player, Lisa Raymond was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection, and earned All-American honors in 1992 and 1993, after winning the 1992 and 1993 NCAA singles national championships. She was also a member of the Gators' 1992 NCAA national championship team. As a pro, she has won nine Grand Slam doubles events, most recently the 2011 Wimbledon doubles championship.
Shaun Stafford-Beckish	Tennis	1987–1988	Shaun Stafford was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection and an All-American in 1987 and 1988. She advanced to the final of the 1987 NCAA singles national championship before losing. She returned to the final in 1988 and won the NCAA singles national championship, after sweeping six tournament opponents in twelve straight sets.
Alice Luthy Tym Alice Tym Alice Luthy Tym , née Alice Luthy, is a former American college and amateur tennis player who was ranked as high as No. 13 in the world in the mid-1960s. She later became a college tennis coach, tennis writer and university instructor.- Early life and education :Tym was born in Peoria, Illinois...	Tennis	1961–1964	Alice Luthy became the de facto founder of the Florida Gators women's tennis team when she organized the University of Florida intercollegiate women's tennis club team in 1961. She later married Gator All-American Bill Tym, and became a touring professional tennis player. As a college tennis coach, she led the Chattanooga Lady Mocs to two AIAW small-college national championships.

Men's track and field

The following Gator Greats are former male members of the Florida Gators track and field teams:

Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
Keith A. Brantly	Track & field	1982–1984	Distance runner Keith Brantly received All-American honors in the indoor two-mile run and twice in the 10,000-meter run. He won the SEC outdoor championships in the 10,000 meters in 1982 and 1983. Brantly was a member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic team, and finished twenty-eighth in the world in the Olympic marathon run.
Beaufort A. Brown	Track & field	1973–1975	Sprinter Beaufort Brown won the SEC and NCAA indoor national championships in the 600-yard run in 1973. Brown was an All-American as a member of the Gators 4x440-yard relay teams that won the NCAA indoor championship in 1975, and three SEC indoor championships and one outdoor championship in the same event.
R. Michael "Mike" Cotton Mike Cotton (pole vaulter) Richard Michael "Mike" Cotton is a former American college and international track and field athlete who was the United States national champion pole vaulter....	Track & field	1971–1973	Pole-vaulter Mike Cotton earned All-American honors with a vault of seventeen feet in 1973. He won three SEC championships in the pole vault—one indoor and two outdoor.
Scott Dykehouse	Track & field	1977	In 1977, javelin thrower Scott Dykehouse received All-American honors for his NCAA national championship throw of 258 feet, five inches, and also won the SEC outdoor championship in the same event.
D. Mark Everett Mark Everett (athlete) David Mark Everett is a former American college and international middle-distance runner who won the bronze medal in the 800-meter event at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo. The following year, Everett finished second in the US Olympic Trials in New Orleans behind Johnny Gray...	Track & field	1987–1990	Middle distance runner Mark Everett was a member of the Gators' relay team that won the NCAA indoor national championship in the 4x400-meters in 1988, four consecutive SEC outdoor championships and three of four SEC indoor championships in the same event. Everett also won both the NCAA indoor and outdoor national championships in the 800-meter run in 1990, and four consecutive SEC outdoor championships in the 800 meters.
Will Freeman	Track & field	1974–1976	Pole vaulter Will Freeman won three SEC indoor championships and two SEC outdoor championships in his event. Freeman earned All-American honors with a vault of seventeen feet in 1976.
Ellis B. Goodloe	Track & field	1957–1959	Sprinter Ellis Goodloe won an SEC indoor championship in the 60-yard dash, and SEC outdoor championships in the 100-yard dash and three times as a member of the Gators' 4x110-yard relay team.
J. Lewis "Papa" Hall, Jr.	Football Track & field	1950–1952 1951–1953	Papa Hall was a two-sport Gator standout in football and track and field. As a member of the Gators track and field team, Hall won the individual NCAA national championship in the high jump in 1951 and again in 1953, as well as the 1953 SEC championship in the same event. He was recognized as an All-American in 1951 and 1953.
Michael "Mike" Holloway	Track & field	1988–1990, 1992	Mike Holloway won four SEC outdoor championships in the pole vault in 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1992, and one SEC indoor championship in 1992. Holloway earned three All-American honors with vaults over eighteen feet.
Ronald L. "Ron" Jourdan Ron Jourdan Ronald Lee "Ron" Jourdan is a former American college and Olympic track and field athlete. Jourdan was a NCAA champion in the high jump from Florida and member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team...	Track & field	1968–1970	High jumper Ron Jourdan was a two-time All-American, and won the NCAA indoor national championship in the high jump in 1969. He won four consecutive SEC indoor and outdoor championships in the high jump in 1969 and 1970. Jourdan was a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team, and was the first Gators track and field athlete to participate in the Olympic Games.
Jack D. McGriff	Track & field	1940–1941 1946–1947	Sprinter Jack McGriff was a standout 100-yard dash specialist whose undergraduate career was interrupted by World War II. After serving as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army air forces, he returned to Gainesville and was elected team captain by his teammates in 1946. He later served as a member of the Florida Board of Regents.
Dennis A. Mitchell Dennis Mitchell Dennis Allen Mitchell is a former American college and international track and field athlete, whose team won the gold medal in the 4 x 100 meters relay race at the 1992 Summer Olympics.- Athletic career :...	Track & field	1985, 1987–1989	All-American sprinter Dennis Mitchell won the NCAA indoor national championship in the 200 meters in 1988, and the NCAA outdoor national championship in the same event in 1989. He was also a member of the Gators' indoor national championship relay team in the 4x400-meters in 1988. Mitchell won an Olympic gold medal as a member of the winning U.S. team in the 4x100-meters relay in 1992, and a silver in the same event in 1996.
John Morton	Track & field	1967–1969	With consecutive throws of 181 feet, discus thrower John Morton earned All-American honors in 1967 and 1968. Morton won one SEC indoor championship in the shot put, and SEC outdoor championships in the shot put twice and the discus three times.
R. Earl Poucher	Track & field	1953–1956	Pole vaulter Earl Poucher was an All-American and the NCAA outdoor national champion in his event in 1954. Poucher also won four straight SEC outdoor championships in the pole vault.
James Pringle	Track & field	1978–1980	High jumper Jim Pringle was a two-time All-American who won the NCAA indoor national championship in his event in 1979, and SEC indoor championships in 1979 and 1980.
Henry Wadsworth	Track & field	1960	Pole vaulter Henry Wadsworth earned All-American honors and was the NCAA national runner-up in 1960. Wadsworth also won SEC outdoor championships in the pole vault and high jump that same year.
William J. "Bumper" Watson	Track & field	1954–1955, 1958	Bumper Watson was an All-American in the 100-yard dash in 1955 with his NCAA national runner-up time of 9.7 seconds. Watson won the SEC outdoor championship in the 220-yard dash in 1955, and was a member of the Gators' SEC-winning relay team in the 4x110-yard event in 1954, 1955 and 1958.

Women's track and field

The following Gator Greats are former female members of the Florida Gators track and field teams:

Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
Hazel M. Clark-Riley Hazel Clark Hazel Mae "Peachy" Clark-Riley , née Hazel Mae Clark, is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 meters middle distance race. Clark was a member of the U.S. Olympic team in 2000, 2004 and 2008. She has won six national titles and two USA Olympic trials during her...	Track & field	1996–1999	Middle distance runner Hazel Clark received twelve All-American honors, and was a three-time NCAA national champion in the 800-meter run (twice indoors, once outdoors). She also won four SEC indoor and two outdoor championships in the 800 meters, one in the 1,500 meters, and was also a member of four different SEC championship relay teams. Clark finished seventh in the world in the 800 meters at the 2000 Olympics.
Michelle Freeman Michelle Freeman Michelle Freeman is a former Jamaican track & field athlete who was an Olympic bronze medalist.Freeman was born in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica...	Track & field	1991–1992	Michelle Freeman was a member of the Gators' relay that won the NCAA indoor and outdoor national championships in the 4x400-meters, won an individual NCAA outdoor national championships in the 100-meter hurdles, and received eight All-American honors. Freeman finished sixth in the world in the 100-meter hurdles and won a bronze medal as a member of Jamaica's team in the 4x100-meter relay at the 1996 Olympics.
Heidi Hertz Sweet	Track & field	1976	Heidi Hertz won the 1976 NCAA indoor national championship in the pentathlon with a total of 3,805 points. She was the first Gators women's track and field athlete who won an individual NCAA national championship.
Anita Howard Anita Howard Anita Ann Howard Prather is a former American track and field athlete who specialized in the 400 meters.Howard received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where she was a member of the Florida Gators track and field team from 1988 to 1991...	Track & field	1990–1991	Sprinter Anita Howard received seventeen All-American honors. She was a member of the Gators' relay teams that won the NCAA indoor nation championship in the 4x400-meter event in 1990, and the NCAA indoor and outdoor national championships in the same event in 1992. Howard also won an individual NCAA outdoor championship in the 400-meter run in 1992.
Leah Kirklin Anderson	Track & field	1990–1992	Six-time All-American Leah Kirklin won three NCAA national championships in the triple jump (two indoors, one outdoors). She was also a four-time SEC champion in the triple jump (twice indoors, twice outdoors).
Rochelle "Shelly" Steely Shelly Steely Anne Rochelle "Shelly" Steely Ramirez is a former long-distance runner who competed internationally for the United States...	Cross country Track & field	1982–1984 1983–1985	Shelly Steely earned two All-American honors in cross country and three in track. In addition to SEC indoor championships in the distance medley relay in 1984 and the two-mile run in 1985, Steely dominated the outdoor distance events in 1984 and 1985, winning two SEC championships in the 3,000 meters, two in the 5,000 meters, and one in the 10,000 meters. She finished seventh in the world in the 3,000 meters at the 1992 Olympics.

Women's volleyball

The following Gator Greats are former members of the Florida Gators volleyball

Florida Gators volleyball

The Florida Gators women's volleyball team represents the University of Florida in the sport of volleyball. The Gators compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletics Association and the Southeastern Conference...

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Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
Aycan Gokberk	Volleyball	1992–1995	Aycan Gokberk was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, a three-time first-team All-American, and a two-time Academic All-American. She was the SEC Player of the Year in 1993 and 1995. During her four years as a Gator, she had 1,721 career kills, the team won four consecutive SEC championships, and made NCAA Final Four appearances in 1992 and 1993.
Jenny Manz Theis	Volleyball	1996–1999	Rightside hitter Jenny Manz was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection and a two-time All-American. She was the SEC Player of the Year in 1998 and 1999. During her four-season career as a Gator, Manz had 152 service aces, the team won four consecutive SEC championships and made NCAA Final Four appearances in 1996, 1997 and 1998.
Gudula Staub	Volleyball	1991–1992	Gudula Staub was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection and a two-time first-team All-American. She was the SEC Player of the Year in 1992. She averaged 5.36 points per set, third on the Gators' career records list. During Staub's two-year college career, the Gators won two consecutive SEC championships, and appeared in the NCAA Final Four in 1992. She also represented Germany in women's beach volleyball at the 2000 Olympics.

Distinguished Letterwinners

The following list of Distinguished Letterwinners includes former Florida Gators athletes who have achieved distinction in their careers after college; among them are notable head coaches, political officeholders, business executives, and educators.

Name	Sport	Years	Accomplishments
Floyd T. Christian Floyd T. Christian Floyd Thomas Christian, Sr. was Florida Commissioner of Education from 1965 to 1973.Christian was born in Bessemer, Alabama. He moved to Pinellas County with his family in 1927....	Football Basketball	1934–1936 1935–1937	Floyd Christian played football and basketball while he was a University of Florida undergraduate, and was the senior team captain of the Florida Gators basketball team in 1937. Christian was a highly decorated World War II veteran who was later elected Commissioner of Education for the State of Florida.
Douglas A. "Doug" Dickey Doug Dickey Douglas Adair "Doug" Dickey is a former American college football player and coach and college athletics administrator. Dickey is a South Dakota native who was raised in Florida and graduated from the University of Florida, where he played college football...	Football	1951–1953	Doug Dickey was the Gators' starting quarterback in 1952 and 1953, and led the team to its first-ever NCAA-sanctioned bowl game in 1952. He later became the head football coach of the Tennessee Volunteers and the Florida Gators, winning two SEC championships with Tennessee. After retiring from coaching, he served as the Tennessee Volunteers athletic director, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach.
William E. "Bill" Harlan	Swimming	1963–1976	Bill Harlan was a Gator swimmer in the late 1940s, and later served as the head coach of the Florida Gators men's swimming and diving team for thirteen years, during which his swimmers won eight SEC team championships.
C. Kimberlin "Kim" Helton Kim Helton Charles Kimberlin "Kim" Helton is an American college and professional football coach. He currently serves as the offensive coordinator for the University of Alabama at Birmingham football program. Helton was formerly the head football coach of the University of Houston from 1993 to 1999.-...	Football	1967–1969	Kim Helton was the starting center for the Gators football team from 1967 to 1969. Helton later became the offensive coordinator for the Miami Hurricanes during their first national championship season, the offensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Oilers and Los Angeles Raiders of the NFL, and the head coach of the Houston Cougars football team.
Gelindo "Lindy" Infante Lindy Infante Gelindo "Lindy" Infante is a former American college football player and assistant coach, who became an offensive coordinator and head coach in both the National Football League and the United States Football League...	Football	1960–1962	Lindy Infante was a running back for the Florida Gatos football team from 1960 to 1962. He later became the head coach of the Jacksonville Bulls of the USFL, and the Green Bay Packers and the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL.
Jack Katz Jack Katz Jack Katz is an American businessman and the founder and chief executive officer of the Panama Jack Company.Katz attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he was a lineman for coach Ray Graves' Florida Gators football team from 1962 to 1964...	Football	1962–1964	Jack Katz was a two-way offensive and defensive lineman for the Florida Gators football team. Katz later became the founder, president and chief executive officer of the Panama Jack Company.
Julian B. Lane Julian Lane Julian Barnes Lane was an American politician and elected officeholder. Lane was the forty-eighth mayor of Tampa, Florida, and later, a member of the Florida Legislature.- Early life and education :...	Football	1934–1936	Julian Lane was a two-way offensive and defensive lineman, and the senior team captain of the Florida Gators football team in 1936. Lane was later elected Mayor of Tampa, and afterward, as a member of the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate.
Stephen C. O'Connell Stephen C. O'Connell Stephen Cornelius O'Connell was an American attorney, appellate judge and university president. O'Connell was a native of Florida, and earned bachelor's and law degrees before becoming a practicing attorney...	Boxing	1935–1938	Steve O'Connell won the SEC middleweight championship as a member the Florida Gators boxing team. O'Connell served as an associate and chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court, and later became the first alumnus to serve as the president of the University of Florida.
Fred S. Ridley	Golf	1973	Fred Ridley was a member of the Florida Gators men's golf team in the 1970s. He won the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1975.
William A. Shands William A. Shands William Augustine "Willie" Shands was an American politician and elected officeholder. Shands was a long-time Democrat member of the Florida Senate and an advocate for the establishment of a state medical college and teaching hospital.- Early life and education :Shands was born in Alachua County,...	Football	1908	Bill Shands played for the Florida football team before it was known as the "Gators," and was one of its stars in the early 1900s. He became an attorney and was elected to the Florida Senate; his fellow state senators later selected him as the senate president. Shands is remembered as the legislative driving force behind the founding of the University of Florida medical school and teaching hospital—now known as Shands Hospital.
George A. Smathers George Smathers George Armistead Smathers was an American lawyer and politician who represented the state of Florida in the United States Senate for eighteen years, from 1951 until 1969, as a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life:...	Basketball	1934–1936	George Smathers was a standout member of the Florida Gators men's's basketball team from 1934 to 1936 and was its captain as a senior. Smathers was later elected to the U.S. House of Representative (1947–1951) and the U.S. Senate (1951–1969) from the state of Florida.
Dennis K. "Dutch" Stanley Dennis K. Stanley Dennis Keith "Dutch" Stanley, Sr. was an American education professor, university administrator and intercollegiate sports coach. Stanley was a native of England, but graduated from high school in Florida...	Football Track & field	1926–1928 1927–1929	Dutch Stanley was a two-way end on the great Florida Gators football teams of 1927 and 1928. He later returned to his alma mater as the Gators head football coach from 1933 to 1935. He was also the head coach of the Gators tennis team and track and field team, and later served as the founding dean of the university's College of Health and Human Performance for over thirty years.
Larry L. Travis	Football	1960–1962	Larry Travis was an All-SEC two-way offensive and defensive lineman for the Florida Gators football team. After graduation, he was an assistant football coach for five Division I football programs, including Florida, and became the associate athletic director for the U.S. Naval Academy and Georgia Tech, then the athletic director for Kansas State and Western Carolina. Travis is currently the mayor of High Springs, Florida High Springs, Florida High Springs is a city in Alachua County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,863 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 4,139 .-Geography:High Springs is located at .... .
Keith R. Tribble Keith R. Tribble Keith R. Tribble is an American university sports administrator and former college athlete. He previously served as the chief executive officer of the Orange Bowl, and as the athletic director for the UCF Knights Division I sports program of the University of Central Florida...	Football	1974–1976	Keith Tribble was an offensive lineman for the Florida Gators football team in the mid-1970s. Tribble became the chief executive officer of 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...  organizing committee, and is now the athletic director of the University of Central Florida Knights sports program.

Honorary Letterwinners

The following list of Honorary Letterwinners includes former coaches whose Florida Gators teams won national championships, one who later became the Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court, another who later served as the U.S. Army four-star general commanding United Nations armed forces during the Korean War, and the university medical researcher who formulated the sports drink Gatorade

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Name	Role	Years	Accomplishments
Ruth Alexander	Administration	1972–1981	Ruth Alexander was the driving force behind the founding of the Florida Gators women's sports program. As a physical education professor and associate athletic director, she assumed responsibility for the rapid expansion of the Florida Gators women's sports program during the 1970s. Alexander was also a key person in the organization of the AIAW, the governing body for women's college sports until 1983.
Charles W. "Charlie" Bachman, Jr. Charlie Bachman Charles William "Charlie" Bachman, Jr. was an American college football player and head coach. Bachman was an Illinois native and an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame, where he played college football...	Football	1928–1932	Charlie Bachman was the head coach of the 1928 Florida Gators football team that produced a new national scoring record and the best win-loss record in the first eighty-nine years of Gators football. Bachman was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1978.
Percy M. Beard Percy Beard Percy Morris Beard was an American college and international track and field athlete who specialized in the high hurdles event, and won an Olympic silver medal. Beard later became a nationally prominent college track and field coach at the University of Florida.- Athletic career :Percy Beard was...	Track & field	1937–1964	Percy Beard was an Olympic silver medalist in the 120-meter hurdles in the 1932 Olympics. He became the head coach of the Floria Gators track and field team in 1937 and let the team for twenty-eight seasons, including two SEC team championships. Drawing on his Auburn civil engineering education, Beard developed the first all-weather track in 1959. He is the namesake of the university's track and field facility.
B. E. "Buster" Bishop Buster Bishop Bernays Emery "Buster" Bishop was an American college golf coach. Bishop was best known for leading the Florida Gators men's golf team of the University of Florida to National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I championships in 1968 and 1973.- Early life and education :Bishop was born in...	Men's golf	1964–1978	Buster Bishop was the head coach of the Florida Gators men's golf team for fifteen years. During his tenure, the Gators men's golfers won four SEC team championships and two NCAA national team championships—including the 1968 NCAA national team championship—the first national team championship, in any sport, in Florida Gators history.
Andy Brandi Andy Brandi Andres V. "Andy" Brandi is a former American college and professional tennis coach. Brandi was formerly the head coach of the Florida Gators women's tennis team of the University of Florida...	Women's tennis	1984–2001	Andy Brandi head coach of the Florida Gators women's tennis team for seventeen years. During his tenure, the Lady Gators won fourteen SEC team championships, and three NCAA national team championships, in addition to finishing as the national runners-up in five other NCAA tournaments. Brandi was recognized as the national coach of the year five times.
J. Robert Cade Robert Cade James Robert Cade was an American physician, university professor, research scientist and inventor. Cade, a native of Texas, earned his undergraduate and medical degrees, and became a professor of medicine and nephrology at the University of Florida...	Sports medicine	1961–2004	Robert Cade was a professor of nephrology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. During the 1960s, he and his research team conducted experiments with Florida Gators football players regarding water and electrolyte loss during athletic competition. His team's experiments in rehydration and electrolyte replacement led to the formulation of the sports drink Gatorade Gatorade Gatorade is a brand of sports-themed food and beverage products, built around its signature product: a line of sports drinks. Gatorade is currently manufactured by PepsiCo, distributed in over 80 countries... .
Norman G. "Norm" Carlson	Administration	1963–2011	Norm Carlson is a University of Florida alumnus and former sports journalist who was the sports information director of the Florida Gators sports program from 1963 to 2002. Since then, Carlson has served as an assistant athletic director and the historian of the program.
Jimmy Carnes Jimmy Carnes James Jerome "Jimmy" Carnes was an American track and field athlete, coach and administrator. A successful coach at the high school, college and international levels, Carnes compiled a 161–11 career dual meet record, highlighted by four college conference championships and six state high...	Track & field	1965–1976	Jimmy Carnes was the head coach of the Florida Gators track and field team, with 93–3 record in dual meets. Carnes was also the founder of the Florida Track Club, founder of the Sunshine State Games, head coach of the 1980 U.S. Olympic team, and the first president of USA Track & Field.
George Edmondson Mr. Two Bits George Edmondson, Jr. of Tampa, Florida, known to the University of Florida community as "Mr. Two Bits," is a football fan of—and cheerleader for—the Florida Gators football team....	Football mascot	1949–2008	George Edmondson, more commonly known as Mr. Two Bits," served as an unofficial mascot and cheerleader at Florida Gators football games played at Florida Field for almost sixty years. Edmondson began to lead the home crowd in the "Two Bits" cheer during the darkest days of Gators football in the late 1940s, through eight SEC titles and three national championships.
Eugene "Gene" Ellenson Gene Ellenson Eugene Ellenson was an American college and professional football player who became a college football coach...	Football, Administration	1960–1969	Gene Ellenson was an assistant coach and the defensive coordinator of the Florida Gators football team from 1960 to 1969. He was revered by his players for his pregame motivational speeches. Ellenson later served as an associate athletic director and the head of Gator Boosters, Inc.
Dave Fuller Dave Fuller Dave Fuller was an American college baseball coach who led the Florida Gators baseball team of the University of Florida for twenty-eight seasons.- Early life and education :...	Baseball	1947–1976	Dave Fuller was the head coach of the Florida Gators baseball team for thirty years, and the longest serving coach in the history of the Florida Gators intercollegiate sports program. His 557 wins as the Gators baseball coach are more than any other coach, in any sport, in Gators history.
Frank Genovar	Swimming	1930–1951	Frank Genovar was the first head coach of the Florida Gators swimming and diving team, and served in that role for twenty-two years. During his tenure, the Gators won five SEC team championships.
S. Ray Graves Ray Graves Samuel Ray Graves is a former American college and professional football player and former college football coach. He is a native of Tennessee and an alumnus of the University of Tennessee, where he played college football...	Football, Administration	1960–1969 1960–1979	Ray Graves was the head coach of the Florida Gators football team from 1960 to 1969. He coached the Gators to their first two major bowl appearances, compiled a 4–1 record in bowl games, and an overall win-loss record of 70–31–4. His seventy wins made him the winningest coach in the first sixty-five years of Gators football. Graves was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990.
Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. was a prominent American businessman, citrus grower, politician and philanthropist who was a native and resident of Florida. Griffin was an alumnus of the University of Florida, a former state legislator, a one-time candidate for governor and a patron of college sports and...	Financial contributor		Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. was a University of Florida alumnus and namesake of the university's football facility, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field is the football stadium for the University of Florida and the home field of the university's Florida Gators football team. It is located on the university's Gainesville, Florida campus. The stadium was originally built in 1930, and has been regularly... . Griffin made his family fortune in citrus, cattle, and land development, and was a strong financial supporter of Florida Gators sports.
Ben Hill Griffin, III	Financial contributor		Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. was a University of Florida alumnus and a generous contributor to the Florida Gators sports program. Griffin was president of Alico, Inc., an agribusiness and land development company, and Citrus Hill, the family-owned citrus-growing business.
Spessard L. Holland Spessard Holland Spessard Lindsey Holland was an American lawyer, politician and elected officeholder. He was the 28th Governor of Florida from 1941 until 1945, during World War II. After finishing his term as governor, he was a United States Senator from Florida from 1946 until 1971...	Supporter		Spessard Holland was an alumnus of the University of Florida College of Law. Holland was one of the founders of the law firm that became Holland & Knight, and was later elected governor of the state (1941–1945) and a U.S. Senator from Florida (1946–1971).
Daniel T. "Dan" McCarty Daniel T. McCarty Daniel Thomas McCarty was an American politician and elected officeholder. McCarty was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, and served as its speaker, and was later elected the 31st Governor of Florida....	Supporter		Dan McCarty was a University of Florida alumnus and decorated U.S. Army officer in World War II. He was elected speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and governor of the state.
Alfred A. McKethan Alfred A. McKethan Alfred Augustus McKethan was a prominent American banker, citrus grower, businessman and political appointee who was a native and resident of Florida.- Early life and education :...	Financial contributor		Alfred McKethan was a University of Florida alumnus, citrus grower, cattleman and banker who served as the president of a small county bank that would become SunTrust Bank. McKethan was also a generous supporter of the Florida Gators sports program. He is the namesake of the university's baseball facility, Alfred A. McKethan Stadium Alfred A. McKethan Stadium Alfred A. McKethan Stadium at Perry Field is the college baseball stadium of the University of Florida, and serves as the home field for the Florida Gators baseball team. McKethan Stadium is located on the university's Gainesville, Florida campus, in close proximity to the university's indoor... .
J. Hillis Miller, Sr. J. Hillis Miller, Sr. Joseph Hillis Miller, Sr. was an American university professor, education administrator and university president. Miller was a native of Virginia, and earned bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees before embarking on an academic career...	Administration	1947–1953	J. Hillis Miller served as the fourth president of the University of Florida for six years in the late 1940s and early 1950s. A strong supporter of intercollegiate athletics, Miller was responsible for several key decisions that led to changes in the administration and financing of the Florida Gators sports program, and the upgrading of the university's sports facilities.
Bill Potter	Men's tennis	1952–1977	Bill Potter was the head coach of the Florida Gators men's tennis team for twenty-six seasons. During Potter's tenure, the Gators won four SEC team championships.
Randy Reese Randy Reese Randy Reese is an American college and Olympic swimming coach. Reese is best known for coaching the Florida Gators swimming and diving teams to four national championships, and coaching the winners of eighteen Olympic gold, eight silver and eight bronze medals...	Swimming	1976–1990	Randy Reese was the head coach of the Florida Gators swimming and diving teams for fifteen years. During his tenure, the Gators men's and women's swimmers and divers won a combined seventeen SEC team championships, and four national team championships. Reese received four national coach of the year honors.
Mimi Ryan Mimi Ryan Mimi Ryan is a former American college golf coach. Ryan was the founder and long-time head coach of the Florida Gators women's golf program at the University of Florida...	Women's golf	1973–1994	Mimi Ryan was the first coach of the Florida Gators women's golf team. During her twenty-one years as head coach, Ryan's Lady Gators won six SEC team championships, and back-to-back NCAA national team championships in 1985 and 1986.
Harold L. "Tom" Sebring Harold Sebring Harold Leon "Tom" Sebring was a Florida Supreme Court justice, and an American judge at the Nuremberg Trials of German war criminals after World War II. Sebring was a native of Kansas and an alumnus of Kansas State Agricultural College...	Football	1925–1927	Tom Sebring was a law student who served as the head coach of the Gators football team for three seasons in the mid-1920s. The team's 8–2 record in 1925 and 7–3 record in 1927 were the two best in the first twenty-one years of the Gators football team. Sebring became a justice of the Florida Supreme Court, a judge at the Nuremberg Trials, and the dean of the Stetson University College of Law.
George Steinbrenner George Steinbrenner George Michael Steinbrenner III was an American businessman who was the principal owner and managing partner of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees. During Steinbrenner's 37-year ownership from 1973 to his death in July 2010, the longest in club history, the Yankees earned seven World Series...	Financial contributor		George Steinbrenner was the principal owner of the New York Yankees, and several Tampa and Great Lakes-based shipping concerns. Steinbrenner was also a generous financial contributor to the Florida Gators sports program, and he and his wife donated the funds to build the Steinbrenner Band Hall.
G. A. "Pat" Summerall Pat Summerall George Allen "Pat" Summerall is a former American football player and television sportscaster, having worked at CBS, Fox, and ESPN.Summerall is best known for his work with John Madden on NFL telecasts for CBS and Fox.-High school:...	Supporter		Placekicker Pat Summerall was a native of Lake City, Florida, and a ten-season veteran of the NFL before he became a national broadcaster for CBS Sports and Fox Sports.
John J. Tigert, IV John J. Tigert John James Tigert, IV was an American university president, university professor and administrator, college sports coach and the U.S. Commissioner of Education. Tigert was a native of Tennessee and the son and grandson of Methodist bishops...	Administration	1928–1947	John Tigert was the third president of the University of Florida, and a strong advocate of intercollegiate sports. As a Vanderbilt undergraduate, he was an All-Southern halfback and a Rhodes Scholar. He later served as the U.S. Commissioner of Education for seven years. As university president, he was responsible for the construction of Florida Field, and was instrumental in the formation of the Southeastern Conference.
James A. Van Fleet James Van Fleet James Alward Van Fleet was a U.S. Army officer during World War I, World War II and the Korean War. Van Fleet was a native of New Jersey, who was raised in Florida and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy. He served as a regimental, divisional and corps commander during World War II and as...	Football	1923–1924	James Van Fleet was a U.S. Army major and professor of military science in the university's ROTC program when he became the head coach of the Florida Gators football team. During his tenure, the Gators received their first national recognition with high-profile games against Alabama, Army, Georgia Tech and Texas. He later served as the commanding general of United States and United Nations armed forces during the Korean War.
Alfred C. "Al" Warrington, IV Alfred C. Warrington Alfred Coard "Al" Warrington, IV is a former American accountant and business executive. Warrington was a managing partner of Arthur Andersen and the co-founder of Sanifill, Inc., a company which ultimately merged to create the new Waste Management, Inc...	Financial contributor		Alfred Warrington is a major financial contributor to the Florida Gators sports program, and the University of Florida generally. He is the namesake of the university's Warrington College of Business Administration, and previously served as chairman of the university's board of trustees. He was formerly a national partner in Arthur Andersen and a principal investor in Waste Management, Inc.
G. Robert "Bob" Woodruff	Football, Administration	1950–1959	Bob Woodruff served as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team and the athletic director of the Florida Gators sports program. His football teams won more games in ten years than those of any other coach in the first fifty-four years of Gators football. As athletic director, Woodruff expanded facilities, created a strong base of alumni and booster support, and put the program on a sound financial footing for the first time.
Everett M. Yon	Football, Administration	1925–1928 1950–1966	Everett Yon played for the Florida Gators football team in 1914 and 1915. Yon later returned to the university as U.S. Army captain and ROTC instructor, and served as the athletic director of the Florida Gators sports program from 1925 to 1928. Yon returned to the university again as a retired army colonel after World War II, and served as the president of Gator Boosters, Inc. until his death in 1966.

See also

• Florida Gators
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• Florida Sports Hall of Fame
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  The Florida Sports Hall of Fame is an association dedicated to honoring athletes with outstanding achievement in sports in Florida. It has expanded its goals to include encouraging physical fitness among Florida's citizens through the example of its honorees.The FSHOF was founded by the Florida...
  
  
• History of the University of Florida
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• List of Florida Gators baseball players
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• List of Florida Gators football players
• List of Florida Gators golfers
• List of Florida Gators tennis players
• List of University of Florida alumni
• List of University of Florida Olympians
• University Athletic Association
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External links

• GatorZone.com – Official website of the Florida Gators sports program.
• University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame – Official webpage maintained by the F Club, the University of Florida lettermen's association.