Today’s Tidbit… Standing Tall for the Heisman

Davey O’Brien in a period cartoon and similar publicity shot. ('Makes Horned Frog Jump,' Monroe News-Star (LA), November 2, 1938.)

Davey O'Brien was 5' 7" but stood taller as one of the premier players of the 1930s, quarterbacking Dutch Meyers' TCU spread offense. O'Brien succeeded Sammy Baugh at TCU, becoming the Southwest Conference record holder for passing yards in a season and setting an NCAA record for the most combined rushing and passing attempts in a season. His efforts helped TCU to a national championship and allowed him to win the Heisman and Maxwell Trophies.