Bowling Green State University Athletics
Hall of Fame
Bradshaw, William
William Bradshaw
- Induction:
- 1987
- Class:
- 1955
William Bradshaw was a three-sport letterman at BGSU from 1952-55. He made NCAA history on the gridiron in 1953 and 1954, when he led the NCAA college division in punting for two consecutive seasons. He was the first player in NCAA history to repeat as a national punting champion. His career punting average of 42.2 yards for 126 kicks still stands as a BG and MAC record.
Along with his three letters in football, Bradshaw lettered three times in track and once in swimming. He competed in the pole vault and high jump and scored at the MAC Championship in the pole vault. Asked to join the swimming team for the start 1953-54 season, Bradshaw reported after football season and scored in three meets.
William Bradshaw was inducted into the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1987.
Along with his three letters in football, Bradshaw lettered three times in track and once in swimming. He competed in the pole vault and high jump and scored at the MAC Championship in the pole vault. Asked to join the swimming team for the start 1953-54 season, Bradshaw reported after football season and scored in three meets.
William Bradshaw was inducted into the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1987.
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