Bowling Green State University Athletics
Hall of Fame

James Ladd
- Induction:
- 1969
- Class:
- 1954
James Ladd set a new NCAA pass receiving record in 1953 with 11 touchdowns as he finished second in the nation in receiving with 43 catches for little All-America fame. His BG receiving records of 90 catches and 1,341 yards stood for 14 years. In 1953 Ladd was seventh in the program in pass receiving. In the first five games of that season he caught 20 passes for 290 yards, and five touchdowns. His professional football career was cut short by a leg injury while with the Chicago Cardinals. He also was a member of the 1953-54 NIT basketball team and won a track award as a shot and discus thrower.Â
James Ladd was elected to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1969.
James Ladd was elected to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1969.
BG VB : Postgame Interviews 11.22
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