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24 - Bobby Gage Threw 24 Clemson Touchdown Passes

Aug 7, 2024, 12:15 AM

ClemsonTigers.com describes QB Bobby Gage’s (145-1948) Clemson accolades as follows:

“Bobby Gage (1945-48)

Bobby Gage was one of the finest all-around football players in Clemson history. He played in the two-platoon era and he really had an effect on three platoons because he changed the course of games with his punt and kickoff returns.

https://clemsontigers.com/clemsons-25-greatest-players-of-the-20th-century/

Clearly, Gage was a great player for Clemson – and a great athlete in general!

While at Clemson:

According to Legacy.com, Coach Frank Howard gave Bobby Gage a nickname that stayed with him:

“Playing as a freshman along side of returning World War II veterans, Coach Howard began referring to Bobby as "schoolboy" and the name stuck. "Schoolboy Gage" went on to set over 30 records at Clemson, and several held for over 30 years. "Schoolboy" was named MVP of the 1949 Gator Bowl, which capped a perfect season for the Tigers in 1948. Also, in 1948, "Schoolboy" received All State, All South, All Southern and All American honors.”

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/greenvilleonline/name/robert-gage-obituary?id=48978551

According to GoUpstate, Gage had a very impressive Clemson career:

“Gage played quarterback for coach Frank Howard's 11-0 team in 1948 that defeated Missouri 24-23 in the Gator Bowl where he was named MVP and later an All-American.

His 3,757 career yards of total offense still ranks among Clemson's top-10 and his 90-yard punt return against N.C. State in 1948, remains the longest punt return for a score ever at Memorial Stadium.

He threw for 2,448 yards and 24 touchdowns over his career, had 10 interceptions, and joins Justin Miller as the only Clemson players to return both a punt and kickoff for a touchdown in their careers.

"Bobby Gage, he could run, he could pass, he did everything," teammate Fred Cone said in a book about Clemson sports history. "He called the plays, he ran the team, he gave everyone confidence."

https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2005/04/21/clemson-legend-gage-dies/29755098007/

ClemsonTigers.com adds the following regarding Gage’s Clemson career:

“He still ranks in the top 10 in Clemson history in passing efficiency and total offense (3757). A triple threat player of the 1940s, he also had 10 interceptions as a defensive back and was an outstanding kick returner.

His 90-yard punt return for a touchdown against NC State in 1948 was the key play in Clemson’s 6-0 victory, a triumph that allowed the Tigers to continue an undefeated season. It is still the longest punt return for a touchdown in the history of Clemson Memorial Stadium. Gage and 2004 Clemson player Justin Miller are the only players in Clemson history to return a punt and a kickoff for a touchdown over the course of their careers.”

https://clemsontigers.com/clemson-football-legend-bobby-gage-passes/

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Bob_Gage_%28Taps_1949%29.JPG/330px-Bob_Gage_%28Taps_1949%29.JPG

After Clemson:

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Bobby Gage with the 6th Pick (1st Round) of the 1949 NFL Draft. He played two seasons with the Steelers. The Pocono Record describes Gage’s time in Pittsburgh as follows:

“A first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1949, Gage played both tailback and defensive back for Pittsburgh. He threw for 623 yards and three touchdowns in two seasons. He rushed for 334 yards and six touchdowns on 85 carries.”

https://www.poconorecord.com/story/sports/pro/2005/04/21/former-steeler-gage-dies-at/51055937007/

Wikipedia adds the following:

“In the penultimate game of the 1949 season, Gage set a franchise record which still stands with a 97-yard run on a fake punt. This run also tied the league record at the time which was held by the Green Bay Packers' Andy Uram. The record stood until 1982, when Tony Dorsett scored from 99 yards out.

Gage retired from football after two seasons to devote more time to his family and his off-season job as an executive at a South Carolina textile firm.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Gage#cite_note-9

ClemsonTigers.com provides the following details about Gage after his playing days had ended:

“Gage was inducted into the Clemson Hall of Fame in 1976, the state of South Carolina Hall of Fame in 1978 and the Gator Bowl Hall of Fame in 1990. He was named to Clemson’s All-Century One Platoon team and was ranked as the fifteenth best football player at Clemson for the 20th century.”

https://clemsontigers.com/clemson-football-legend-bobby-gage-passes/

Gage passed away of an apparent heart attack at his home in Greenville, SC in April 2005.

Bobby Gage video discussion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5VAVXLIotM

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