Bill Bridges:
CLASS OF 1966
Turner High SchoolClass of 1966
Carrollton, TX
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Houston Athletics Announces Hall of Honor Class of 2010
Nine Former Greats Set To Enter Hall
April 8, 2010
HOUSTON - University of Houston Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades announced Thursday that nine former Cougar greats have been named as the UH Hall of Honor Class of 2010. Formal induction ceremonies will take place on Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Hyatt Regency Houston.
Bill Bridges (1968-69) Bridges was the second consensus All-American at the University of Houston. The key blocker in Head Coach Bill Yeoman's explosive Veer-T attack, he served...Expand for more
as a pulling guard to open holes for running backs and dominated any potential pass rushing threats. He was the Houston Chronicle Player of the Year following his 1969 All-America season and preceded that with a 1968 Honorable Mention All-America campaign. The Cougars averaged 339 yards on the ground and 537.8 total yards per game during his two years as a starter. The 1968 team remains the only team in NCAA history to average over 300 yards rushing and 200 yards passing per game. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League.
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