GRR: Awards
Jay Berwanger won what would later become the Heisman Trophy as a back for the University of Chicago, but despite being the first player ever draft by an NFL team, he didn't play pro ball.
Mose Timoteo has been everywhere and done almost everything in American rugby.
Patty Jervey was the first US woman to be named to the World Rugby Hall of Fame, and in fact she accomplished that feat before she was named to the US version.
Loren Hawley was widely considered one of the very best rugby players to suit up for Cal.
An openside flanker who was dominant in the lineout and athletic and physical all over the field, Hawley probably could have played anywhere from lock to flanker to No. 8 to center and still have an enormous impact on the game.
It's kind of astounding that Mike MacDonald was a capped Eagle prop at 20, and while that has happened since, it's still a massive accomplishment.