As one of the top quarterback recruits in the early 2000s, Chase Daniel could have gone anywhere. Some 75 scholarship offers poured in from all over. The first? It came from the University of Missouri. “That stood out to me,” Daniel said. “And my dad was really black and white. He didn’t want any distractions… Read more »
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Len Dawson
Len Dawson played 19 years, 13 years with the Chiefs from 1963-1975. At the time of his retirement, Dawson was the first on the list of all-time National Football League passers and was second in the AFC in touchdown passes. Dawson established a pro football record in 1967 with 15 consecutive pass completions against Houston. … Read more »
Earl Denny
An outstanding athlete at Golden City High School, Denny attended the University of Missouri on an athletic scholarship form 1963 – 1966, where he lettered in football all four years. In the 1966 Sugar Bowl, Earl helped propel the Tigers to a win over the University of Florida. Denny was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings… Read more »
Oliver DeVictor
Oliver DeVictor served as an athletic trainer at Pennsylvania State University, University of Pittsburgh, Washington University-St. Louis and University of Missouri. During his career, his teams made 10 bowl trips, including three to the Rose Bowl. He retired as head athletic trainer at the University of Missouri in 1958 after 23 years of service
Dan Devine
Dan Devine gained legendary status as the coach of the University of Missouri Tigers football team during its most successful period in the history of the school. Devine took the Tigers to six bowl games, winning four of them. In national polls, Devine’s Tigers ranked consistently high, with the 1960 Tiger team ranking fifth and… Read more »
Dan Dierdorf
In 1971, Dan Dierdorf began a 13 year career with the St. Louis Cardinals. A star offensive lineman and center, Dierdorf was voted All-Pro six times and named to the 1980 All-NFL team. Dierdorf was voted the top offensive lineman in the NFL for three consecutive years and offensive co-captain for the St. Louis Cardinals… Read more »
Emry Dilday
The call came in on a Thursday night of the 1964 high school football season, with the voice on the other end of the line asking if he could fill in the next night on an officiating crew. Having never worked a varsity high school football game, Emry Dilday agreed under understandable assumptions. “I figured… Read more »
Conrad Dobler
During his ten years in the NFL, Conrad Dobler kicked, punched, leg-whipped, spat and bit his way to three consecutive Pro Bowl selections and helped lead his team to four playoff appearances. Although Dobler lacked great physical strength and size, he used his quickness, aggressive behavior and sheer determination to turn himself into one of… Read more »
Kelly Donohoe
When he was hired to coach the Blue Springs High School football team, you figured he wanted to raise the bar. Little did anyone know that Kelly Donohoe wanted to raise it clear the top of the goal posts. “I told our kids, ‘Our goal is to play at the standard of Rockhurst (High School)… Read more »
Hugh Dunn
Hugh Dunn arrived to Missouri Valley College in 1941. After his first year, he joined the Army. Dunn served in World War II, stationed in Germany with the D company of the 253rd Infantry Regiment. He was injured in battle, causing him to lose his left hand and lower arm. After the war, Dunn received… Read more »
Vic Eaton
Eaton spent his young years playing and excelling at sports. Vic attended Lafayette High School, where he was a four year letterman in football. Eaton was the quarterback of the team and was selected to the All-City Team in 1949 and 1950. He was also a four year letterman in basketball and was a key… Read more »
Elite 11- Class of 2022
CLASS OF 2022 Dr. Bob Arnce — Carl Junction High School/William Jewell College Joey Ballard — Missouri Southern State University Jared Beshore — Lamar High School/Missouri State University Brock Christopher — Kearney High School/University of Missouri Nathan Dunn — Marshfield High School/Missouri State University/Southwest Baptist University Dr. Jared Emery — Mountain Grove High School/Missouri State… Read more »
Elite 11- Class of 2021
CLASS of 2021 Brock Baker — Bolivar High School/Western Kentucky University Blaise Bauer — Monett High School/Pittsburg State University Joe Close — Parkview High School/University of Missouri Lance Johnston — Branson High School/Northwest Missouri State University Marcus Klund — Scott City & Cape Central High Schools/Lindenwood University Drew Newhart — Cameron High School/Missouri Western State… Read more »
Elite 11- Class of 2018
CLASS OF 2018 Dr. Travis Brawner (Branson High School/Missouri State University) Kegan Coleman (Lee’s Summit North High School/University of Central Missouri) Dr. Kenny Downing (Aurora High School/University of Missouri/Canadian Football League) Dr. Preston Estes (Marionville High School/Missouri State) Derek Jensen (Lebanon High School/Missouri State) Roy Kaderly (Marshfield High School/Mizzou/Missouri State) David McNeel (Greenfield High School/Mizzou/Canadian Football League)… Read more »
Elite 11- Class of 2015
CLASS of 2015 Brett Potts (Bolivar, Pittsburg State) Eric Czerniewski (Montgomery County, Central Missouri) Rusty Shadel (Lebanon, Missouri State) Rex Sawyer (Ava, Missouri Valley College) Steve Forbis (Republic, Missouri Southern) Lorenzo Williams (Mizzou) Chuck Blair (Camdenton, Central Missouri) Jeremy Flores (Willard, Colorado) T.J. Onstott (Lamar, Missouri Southern) Steve Newbold (Aurora, Missouri State) Justin Gerald (Hillcrest,… Read more »
Elite 11- Class of 2016
CLASS of 2016 Chuck Banta (Springfield Parkview/Mizzou) Ben Nichols (Springfield Glendale/Colorado/Atlanta Falcons/ Denver Broncos/Rhein Fire), Lee Coleman (Springfield Hillcrest/Missouri State/Evangel) Isaac Sooter (Sarcoxie/Evangel) Darrin Newbold (Aurora/Missouri State/New York Jets/Oklahoma Outlaws) Anthony Frazier (Springfield Greenwood/Mizzou) Robert Clardy (Marshfield/Southwest Baptist) Wes Kemp (St. Louis De Smet/Mizzou) Lance Crayton (Springfield Catholic/Missouri State) Steve Mayfield (Aurora) Landon Zerkel (Webb City/Missouri… Read more »