Gene McEver

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Eugene T. "Gene" McEver (September 15, 1908 - July 12, 1985) was a Hall of Fame college football player for the University of Tennessee.

[edit] Playing Career

Born in Bristol, VA. McEver was the first ever All American for the Tennessee Volunteers football team. He played for the Vols in 1928, 1929, and 1931 under Robert Neyland, missing the 1930 season with a knee injury. McEver scored 130 points for the Vols in 1929, helping them to a 9-0-1 record.[1] The total led the NCAA in scoring that season, and almost 80 years later, still stands at the single season scoring record at Tennessee. McEver also holds the record for career scoring at Tennessee among non-kickers.

McEver finished his career with 44 touchdowns and 12 points after touchdown for 276 points. He was named to the All-Southern team in 1928, 1929, and 1931, joining teammates Bobby Dodd and Herman Hickman. McEver was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954.

[edit] Coaching Career

McEver coached at Davidson College in North Carolina from 1937 through 1943. His record there was 16-43-4. McEver also coached the University of North Carolina to a 1-7-1 record as interim coach in 1944.[2]

[edit] Sources

• HickokSports.com Bio
• College Football Hall of Fame Bio
• 2006 University of Tennessee Football Media Guide