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Pat O'Donahue

Pat O'Donahue

Induction:
1993

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Three-year performer (1949-51) at defensive end
First-team All-America honors as a senior making teams chosen by Look magazine, the Associated Press and the Newspaper Enterprise Association
Received all-league honors in 1951 from the Associated Press
Key member of the "Hard Rocks" defense in 1951 that set school records for fewest points, fewest rushing yards and fewest total yards allowed in a season
Played in the 1951 Blue-Gray Game
Participated in the 1952 Chicago Tribune All-Star Game
Played professionally with the San Francisco 49ers (1952) and Green Bay Packers (1955)

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