Miami Redhawks

A three-year letterwinner in football from 1946-48, John Weaver led Miami to a 23-4-2 record as the starting offensive and defensive tackle, one of few Miamians to play both ways. His tenacious play in the trenches helped lift Miami to a 9-0 record and its first bowl appearance I n1947. The Red and White won the 1947 Sun Bowl in a thrilling 13-12 triumph over Texas Tech.

During Weaver's senior campaign, Miami posted a perfect 4-0 record in conference action, claiming its first Mid-American Conference title. Weaver earned first-team all-conference honors his junior and senior seasons. After graduating from Miami, he spent one year with the New York Bulldogs, a professional football team.