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Big Ten Football: Ranking the 30 best players of all time

By Quinn Douglas

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 02: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after their 27-21 win over the Wisconsin Badgers during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 02: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after their 27-21 win over the Wisconsin Badgers during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Alan Ameche Career Statistics, 1951-1954

  • Games Played: 36
  • Carries: 673
  • Rushing Yards: 3,345
  • Rushing Yards per Game: 92.9
  • Rushing Touchdowns: 25
  • Yards per Carry: 4.8
  • Notables: 1954 Heisman Trophy, 1954 Chicago Tribune Silver Football, 1954 UPI Player of the Year, 1954 Unanimous All-American, Former NCAA career rushing leader, #35 retired by Wisconsin

Some will remember Alan Ameche for his famous touchdown in the 1958 NFL Championship Game, also known as the “Greatest Game Ever Played”. But, many die hard college football fans will remember his career as a Wisconsin Badger. Ameche ran for 3,345 yards in his career and 25 touchdowns, both NCAA records at the time of his departure.

Ameche was actually very close to not going to Wisconsin at all, as he was pressured to go to Notre Dame, but defiantly chose the Badgers. He was able to play as a freshman due to the Korean War, and rushed for 824 yards and four touchdowns. His sophomore season saw him run for 946 yards and seven touchdowns. Ameche’s junior season was just as good, rushing for 801 yards and five touchdowns.

Ameche’s senior season however, put him in the spotlight. While he only rushed for 641 yards, he scored nine touchdowns, a big number for the day. He was rewarded with 1954 Heisman Trophy and a unanimous First Team All-American. Ameche was drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the 1955 NFL Draft.

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