Grove City College will induct its undefeated 1966 football team into the College' Athletic Hall of Fame in conjunction with the Sept. 28 night home football game against Presidents' Athletic Conference foe Allegheny.
The team will be honored in the Hall of Fame area at 3:30 p.m. in the Physical Learning Center, adjacent to the Grove City College Arena. Returning players and families will be recognized prior to kickoff of the Grove City-Allegheny game at Robert E. Thorn Field.
In 1965, Grove City posted a 4-4-1 overall record. The four losses came by a combined 17 points, however, and with 21 lettermen returning for 1966, Grove City had plenty of reason for optimism.
"Never have I had 21 lettermen report to camp as I will have this year," head coach Jack Behringer said in the 1966 preseason press guide. "Never have I had a veteran returning to every position but two on both offensive and defensive teams. Never have I had as sound all-around teams on both offense and defense as this year.
"Certainly I've had better individual players, no one can question that," Behringer continued. "But as collective members of teams, our offensive and defensive teams are outstanding."
Behringer's forecast proved to be extremely accurate as Grove City amassed a program-record 269 points while holding the nine opponents to a total of 92 points. The Wolverines recorded two shutouts and limited five other foes to just one touchdown. Opponents averaged 2.5 yards per carry against a Wolverine defense that also intercepted 21 passes.
For a game-by-game recap of that standout season, visit athletics.gcc.edu.