Wilbur Cartwright (1973) - Hall of Fame - Miami University RedHawks

Wilbur Cartwright

Induction:
1973
Class:
1932

Nicknames such as "Catch-proof Cartwright," "The Chief," "The Buckeye Bullet," and "The Redskin Rambler" were used to describe one of the most exciting running backs in Miami football history.

In a Homecoming game against Ohio Wesleyan at Miami Field in 1930, Cartwright scored on runs of 78, 90 and 92 yards and finished with a total of 344 yards. George Gauthier, who became a legendary football coach at Ohio Wesleyan, stated: "Cartwright was a master at making the fullest possible use of his interference. He always maneuvered himself and the opposing tacklers."

In a game against Ashland he scored five touchdowns and kicked an extra point. His 344 yards, five touchdowns and 31 points still stands in the Miami records. During the 1930 season he gained 1,168 yards, which was more than all nine opponents gained that year. He was selected in both 1930 and All-Buckeye in both 1930 and 1931.

In 1958 he was voted as one of Miami's All-Time Gridiron Greats. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1973.