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posted 03-29-2021 02:49 PM
Howard Schnellenberger, a football All-American and member of the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame, who had an outstanding career as a collegiate and professional coach, died Saturday at the age of 87.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Howard Schnellenberger,” said AD Mitch Barnhart in a press release. “The term ‘legend’ is used a lot in our society, but it certainly fits Coach Schnellenberger. From his playing days as an All-American at Kentucky, to his coaching success in the NFL, and on to his national championship and many other accomplishments as a collegiate coach, Howard leaves a legacy of greatness. Our heartfelt condolences are with Beverlee and his family and friends.”
A native of Saint Meinrad, Indiana, Schnellenberger graduated from Flaget High School in Louisville, Ky., before entering the University of Kentucky in the fall of 1952. He played four years for the Wildcats as an end, two seasons each for Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant and Coach Blanton Collier.
Schnellenberger earned first-team All-America honors from The Associated Press and first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors as a senior, catching 20 passes for 287 yards and six touchdowns.
He also led the team in receiving as a junior with 19 catches for 254 yards and three TDs, and was named third-team All-SEC. His most memorable play as a Wildcat came that season, as his 22-yard TD catch from Bob Hardy gave UK a 14-13 season-ending win at Tennessee.
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