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September 21, 1955
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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The University of Toledo retires jersey No. 66 of former star fullback Mel Triplett, the first such honor in school history. Triplett set a rushing record in 1954 and was drafted by the New York Giants.
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Mel Triplett
Honored By
Toledo
Univ.
TOLEDO, Ohio -- (ANP)-- Jersey No. 66 the one worn by Mel Triplett, the rookie fullback for the New York pro football Giants-has been retired at the University of Toledo. The number is the first ever placed in retirement in the Rockets' athletic annals. Triplett starred for the University of Toledo four years and was the fifth draft choice of the Giants. He also turned in an outstanding performance with the College All-Stars against the pro champions, the Cleveland Browns, in the annual all-star game last season.
TU's athletic director, Forrest (Frosty) England says he hopes to put the jersey, along with pictures and stories of Triplett's college athletic career, in a new trophy case in the school's field house.
Last year, Triplett, from Girard Ohio., and father of five children, set a Toledo rushing record by piling up 776 yards in 1954. He was named first-team fullback on the all-conference team of the Mid-American Conference.
Honored By
Toledo
Univ.
TOLEDO, Ohio -- (ANP)-- Jersey No. 66 the one worn by Mel Triplett, the rookie fullback for the New York pro football Giants-has been retired at the University of Toledo. The number is the first ever placed in retirement in the Rockets' athletic annals. Triplett starred for the University of Toledo four years and was the fifth draft choice of the Giants. He also turned in an outstanding performance with the College All-Stars against the pro champions, the Cleveland Browns, in the annual all-star game last season.
TU's athletic director, Forrest (Frosty) England says he hopes to put the jersey, along with pictures and stories of Triplett's college athletic career, in a new trophy case in the school's field house.
Last year, Triplett, from Girard Ohio., and father of five children, set a Toledo rushing record by piling up 776 yards in 1954. He was named first-team fullback on the all-conference team of the Mid-American Conference.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Mel Triplett
Jersey Retired
University Of Toledo
Football Record
New York Giants
What entities or persons were involved?
Mel Triplett
Forrest (Frosty) England
Where did it happen?
Toledo, Ohio
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Key Persons
Mel Triplett
Forrest (Frosty) England
Location
Toledo, Ohio
Event Date
1954
Story Details
Mel Triplett's jersey number 66 is retired by the University of Toledo, the first in Rockets' history. He starred for four years, set a rushing record of 776 yards in 1954, and was drafted fifth by the New York Giants.