1950s Quarterback

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Lee Corso
Lee Corso was a versatile 5’10″ 165 lbs football player out of Miami, FL.  He excelled at multiple positions on the gridiron spending time at quarterback, halfback, and in the defensive backfield.  He ran 338 times for 1,267 yards and 12 touchdowns both from under center and receiving the handoff.  Corso was elected to the FSU Hall of Fame in 1978.

Year Completions Attempts Percentage Yards Touchdowns Interceptions
’53 14 33 42.4% 142 0 5
’56 32 59 54.2% 369 5 5

Joe Majors
Joe Majors was a 6’0″ 171 pound quarterback out of Lynchburg, TN.  He transferred to Florida State after spending a year in Tuscaloosa, AL at the University of Alabama.  Majors was the first quarterback in Florida State history to throw for 1,000 yards during a season.  An excellent defensive back as well, Majors spent one season as a DB with the Houston Oilers in their inaugural season after being picked up as a free agent.

Year Completions Attempts Percentage Yards Touchdowns Interceptions
’57 20 49 40.8% 206 2 4
’58 26 71 36.6% 380 3 6
’59 90 168 53.5% 1,063 6 7

Vic Prinzi
Vic Prinzi was a 6’0″ 175 pound athlete out of Waverly, NY. He was elected to the FSU Hall of Fame in 1988 and was an outstanding defensive back in addition to his abilities in the offensive backfield for Florida State. In addition to his passing performance, Prinzi rushed for 360 yards on 132 carries and 10 touchdowns in his Tallahassee career. Prinzi is also well known for his work as a color analyst on the Seminole Radio Network for years.

Year Completions Attempts Percentage Yards Touchdowns Interceptions
’54 13 27 48.1% 373 4 3
’55 29 58 50.0% 328 0 6
’58 40 71 56.3% 480 7 5
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