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Larson HOF

H. Peter Larson

  • Class
    1967
  • Induction
    1984
  • Sport(s)
    Football

An excellent halfback from 1964-66, he led the team in rushing as a senior and pass receiving as a sophomore. In three years he rushed for 1,751 yards on 354 carries; was 34x430 receiving; and scored 22 touchdowns and one PAT for 134 points. He currently ranks fifth on Cornell’s all-time career rushing list. In 1966 he was the nation’s 10th-leading collegiate ground gainer with 979 yards. He led the Ivy League in rushing and scoring in ’66, setting league records in both categories, thus earning All-Ivy first team honors. In addition, he was an AP All-America honorable mention pick, and named to the AP All-East second team, ECAC All-Star first team, and the AP All-Ivy squad. As a junior he was an AP All-East and AP All-Ivy honorable mention selection. He played professionally with the Washington Redskins after graduation.

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