Bowling Green State University Athletics
Fred Durig To Be Inducted Into Cast Of Honor
September 24, 2019 | Football
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of Bowling Green State University Football, the BGSU Department of Athletics will induct ten football players into the Cast of Honor, recognizing the "Best of the Best" by hanging their names and numbers in Doyt L. Perry Stadium.
The criteria for selecting members to the Cast of Honor is extensive. The nominee must have received his or her undergraduate degree from BGSU or, in the event of early pursuit of a professional career, must have been a student in good academic standing and made significant progress towards a degree. The candidate must have been at least 10 years removed from graduation and be a member of the BGSU Athletics Hall of Fame, and must have exceptional athletic qualifications such as national award recognition, All-American status, and/or conference player of the year status. Finally, personal conduct, character, integrity, and community and University standing were considered.
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Full Cast of Honor Release
Football's 100th Anniversary Page
Part One: Bernie Casey
Today we look at Fred Durig '53, who lettered for Bowling Green from 1950-52.
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A first team All-Ohio selection and team MVP in 1951 and 1952, Fred Durig ran for 2,564 yards, the sixth-highest career total in school history. Durig was a 1952 College Division All-American, the first All-American selection in school history, as well as being named first team All-MAC for the 1952 season. He was also twice named first team All-Ohio and team MVP (in both 1951 and 1952).
He holds the school record for consecutive 100-yard games with five and ran for 1,444 yards while averaging 6.7 yards per carry in 1951, the second-highest single-season totals in BGSU history. Durig rushed for a career-high 206 yards against Bradley in 1951, the fifth-highest single-game total in program history. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 16th round of the 1953 NFL Draft and was inducted into the BGSU Hall of Fame in 1975. Durig was also a standout for the Bowling Green wrestling team.
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Durig passed away in 1994.
The criteria for selecting members to the Cast of Honor is extensive. The nominee must have received his or her undergraduate degree from BGSU or, in the event of early pursuit of a professional career, must have been a student in good academic standing and made significant progress towards a degree. The candidate must have been at least 10 years removed from graduation and be a member of the BGSU Athletics Hall of Fame, and must have exceptional athletic qualifications such as national award recognition, All-American status, and/or conference player of the year status. Finally, personal conduct, character, integrity, and community and University standing were considered.
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Full Cast of Honor Release
Football's 100th Anniversary Page
Part One: Bernie Casey
Today we look at Fred Durig '53, who lettered for Bowling Green from 1950-52.
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A first team All-Ohio selection and team MVP in 1951 and 1952, Fred Durig ran for 2,564 yards, the sixth-highest career total in school history. Durig was a 1952 College Division All-American, the first All-American selection in school history, as well as being named first team All-MAC for the 1952 season. He was also twice named first team All-Ohio and team MVP (in both 1951 and 1952).
He holds the school record for consecutive 100-yard games with five and ran for 1,444 yards while averaging 6.7 yards per carry in 1951, the second-highest single-season totals in BGSU history. Durig rushed for a career-high 206 yards against Bradley in 1951, the fifth-highest single-game total in program history. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 16th round of the 1953 NFL Draft and was inducted into the BGSU Hall of Fame in 1975. Durig was also a standout for the Bowling Green wrestling team.
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Durig passed away in 1994.
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