Eddie Talboom


Eddie Talboom was an American college football player and high school football coach. He was an All-American football player from the University of Wyoming, the first in school history.

Football career

Talboom began his career at Notre Dame, but moved to the University of Wyoming after serving in World War II. It was there that Talboom achieved the Cowboys' rushing touchdown record of 34. His total of 10.8 average points per game places Talboom fifth in NCAA history.

Awards and distinctions

Talboom won the Gator Bowl MVP award in 1951 and was posthumously elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000.

Coaching career

Talboom began his coaching career in 1951, when he was hired as the head football coach and assistant basketball coach at Evanston High School in Evanston, Wyoming.

Death

Talboom died of cancer, on June 6, 1998, at his home in Dunedin, Florida.