Hall of Fame
John Weaver
- Induction:
- 1999
- Class:
- 1949
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.
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.
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