Craig Blackford

Inducted 1976

Football

– One of the top quarterbacks in Evansville history

– Finished his career at UE with the program records in total offense (4,214 yards), passes completed (377), passing yards (4,613) and touchdown passes (149)

– Was the Purple Aces only 3-time All-Indiana Collegiate Conference First Team Quarterback (1968-70)

– Drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 13th round (#321 overall) in the 1971 NFL Draft