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| - | ===== Ward Lloyd Cuff ===== | + | ====== Ward Lloyd Cuff ====== |
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| - | ==== Marquette Career ==== | + | ===== Marquette Career |
| Cuff was a fullback and blocking back on the Marquette team that played TCU in the first Cotton Bowl game (1937) and played for Marquette from 1934-36. As a gridder, he spent much of his time opening scoring lanes for his teammates but also found time to average six yards per carry when called upon. He was also the university heavyweight boxing champion and school record holder in the javelin. | Cuff was a fullback and blocking back on the Marquette team that played TCU in the first Cotton Bowl game (1937) and played for Marquette from 1934-36. As a gridder, he spent much of his time opening scoring lanes for his teammates but also found time to average six yards per carry when called upon. He was also the university heavyweight boxing champion and school record holder in the javelin. | ||
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| Inducted into the Marquette Hall of Fame in 1988. | Inducted into the Marquette Hall of Fame in 1988. | ||
| - | ==== Professional Career ==== | + | ===== Professional Career |
| Cuff played professionally for three teams: New York Giants (1937-1945), | Cuff played professionally for three teams: New York Giants (1937-1945), | ||
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| As a New York Giant, he established himself as one of the best defensive backs and place kickers in the National Football League. He led the Giants in rushing and scoring and was named on all-league teams at both fullback and halfback. His jersey number, 14, was retired by the pro club. | As a New York Giant, he established himself as one of the best defensive backs and place kickers in the National Football League. He led the Giants in rushing and scoring and was named on all-league teams at both fullback and halfback. His jersey number, 14, was retired by the pro club. | ||
| - | ==== Personal Notes ==== | + | ===== Personal Notes ===== |
| After his NFL career, Cuff worked for many years for the Boeing Corporation in Seattle before moving to California. | After his NFL career, Cuff worked for many years for the Boeing Corporation in Seattle before moving to California. | ||
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