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Dick Nyers

  • Class
    1956
  • Induction
    1986
  • Sport(s)
    , Baseball, Men's Track & Field, Men's Basketball
  • Outstanding four sport star in football, basketball, baseball, and track
  • All-Hoosier College Conference performer in football, basketball, and baseball
  • Played on Indiana Central College’s 1953 undefeated football team   (8-0)
  • 1954 Helms Foundation Football All-American
  • State’s leading scorer in football for 3 years
  • Led the nation in scoring in football in 1954 with 109 points
  • Established and still holds many ICC football and basketball records
  • Played professional football for the Baltimore Colts
  • Caught Johnny Unitas’ first pass as a professional
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