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Alma College

Hall of Fame

Devaney HOF

Bob Devaney

  • Class
    1939
  • Induction
    1971
  • Sport(s)
    Football
• Participated in football.
• Worked as the Athletic Director at the University of Nebraska.
• Regarded as one of the greatest coaches in collegiate football.
• Played three years at end on the Alma varsity team.
• 1938 football captain and most valuable player.
• 1937 All-MIAA in football.
• Coached high school football.
• Served as assistant coach at the University of Wyoming.
• His combined winning percentage at Wyoming and Nebraska was .806.
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