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The 25 best players in Oregon football history
Dec 17, 2024
It might be surprising to the casual college football fan just how much individual stardom the Oregon football program has produced, even if the Ducks' prominence didn't truly start until the late 1990s.
Here's our list of the 25 best players to sport those creatively loud Oregon uniforms over the years. Listed in chronological order.
John Beckett, Halfback/Defensive Tackle (1913-16)
Beckett should be considered not only one of Oregon's first standout football players, but within the college game itself. A multi-positional star for the Ducks during the 1910s, Beckett was the Ducks' first All-American — honored in 2018 — and initial member of the College Football Hall of Fame. Checking in at 6-foot-1 and in the neighborhood of 190 pounds, Beckett also served as the team's punter on occasion. He still remains one of the most versatile players in the history of Oregon football.
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Norm Van Brocklin, Quarterback (1947-48)
The legendary Norm Van Brocklin earned the distinction of being Oregon's first quarterback to be named an All-American. After serving his country in World War II, Van Brocklin made his way to Eugene and wound up becoming perhaps the most famous football product to come out of the school. In two seasons under center for the Ducks, Van Brocklin threw for 1,949 yards and 18 touchdowns. He led the Ducks to the 1948 Cotton Bowl and a 9-2 finish during the '48 campaign. Van Brocklin achieved even more success in the pro ranks by leading both the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles to NFL championships. He's a member of both the College and Pro Football Hall of Fames.
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