ROH 113-Davis-Blanda

Bob Davis

In his three years at Kentucky, Bob Davis was recognized as the program’s career rushing leader in the pre-modern era with 2,083 yards rushing. He was also a former all-time leading scorer at UK with 180 points. Davis twice had five-touchdown games and scored a UK all-time high 30 touchdowns during his career. Additionally, he had high games of 267 yards against Washington & Lee and 246 yards against Maryville. Davis had four rushing touchdowns of over 70 yards. 

George Blanda

During his four seasons at Kentucky, George Blanda led the Wildcats in total offense in 1948 and passing in 1947 and 1948. He threw for over 1,400 yards and 12 touchdowns in his final two seasons. Blanda was the first player in professional football to score 2,000 points (2,002) in a career and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after 26 seasons. In the pros, he threw for 26,920 yards, 236 touchdowns, played on three American Football League championship teams, and was a member of the All-Time AFL Team and the AFL Hall of Fame.