Hall of Fame Roster
Springer, Benton
Benton Springer
Bio
Football, 1917-19
Class of 1996
Benton Springer was a swift and elusive halfback who played in the same backfield as TU greats Ivan Grove and John Young … was equally good whether plunging down the line, tackling, catching a pass or speeding down the field for a touchdown … played on the undefeated 1919 team and was selected to the All-Oklahoma team in 1918 and 1919 … one of the local newspapers wrote: "He is not only the halfback of the year, but he ranks as one of Oklahoma's greatest of all-time and the season's greatest star" … was selected to the all-time University of Tulsa Football Team as voted by fans for the Tulsa Tribune in 1935.
Class of 1996
Benton Springer was a swift and elusive halfback who played in the same backfield as TU greats Ivan Grove and John Young … was equally good whether plunging down the line, tackling, catching a pass or speeding down the field for a touchdown … played on the undefeated 1919 team and was selected to the All-Oklahoma team in 1918 and 1919 … one of the local newspapers wrote: "He is not only the halfback of the year, but he ranks as one of Oklahoma's greatest of all-time and the season's greatest star" … was selected to the all-time University of Tulsa Football Team as voted by fans for the Tulsa Tribune in 1935.
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