Steve Largent finished his career at TU with 136 catches for 2,385 yards and 32 touchdowns. |
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Tulsa Football Great to be Enshrined in Humanitarian Hall of Fame
Nov. 2, 2006
Boise, Idaho - Tulsa football great and former Oklahoma Congressman Steve Largent has been chosen to be inducted into the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame (www.SportsHumanitarian.com), joining National Baseball Hall of Fame member Harmon Killebrew and Steve Smith, an Olympic gold medalist and NBA World Champion, in the class which will be enshrined on November 30 at its annual induction ceremonies in Boise, Idaho.
The Humanitarian Hall of Fame annually inducts individuals who are world-class in athletic ability, role models in their community and have a strong record of humanitarian efforts.
While a standout at Tulsa, Largent led the nation in touchdown receptions in 1974 and 1975, pulling down 14 in each season. He was twice selected to the All-Missouri Valley Conference team. Largent finished his career at TU with 136 catches for 2,385 yards and 32 touchdowns.
As a senior in 1975, Largent caught 51 passes for 1,000 yards, a 19.6 average per reception and was a second-team Associated Press All-America selection.
Largent, a Pro Football Hall of Fame member who set six career records and earned seven trips to the Pro Bowl during a 14-year career with the Seattle Seahawks, is being honored for over three decades of community achievement -- spanning an NFL career, public service in the United States Congress (R-OK) and life in the private sector.
In 1988, Largent was recognized as the NFL Man of the Year for his commitment to community service and in 1989, in recognition of a lifetime of achievement, was awarded the Golden Plate Award by the American Academy of Achievement. Also in 1989, Largent received the inaugural Bart Starr Award presented by Athletes in Action. The award is annually presented to an NFL player who best exemplifies outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community. In 1990, Largent was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans by the Jaycees and was named a University of Tulsa Distinguished Alumnus. He was inducted into the university's athletic hall of fame in 1991. Largent is currently President & CEO of CTIA -The Wireless Association.
"We are extremely proud of the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame Class of 2006," said Larry Maneely, World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame board of directors president. "By honoring Steve Largent, Harmon Killebrew and Steve Smith, we continue in our tradition of recognizing exceptional athletes who have proven themselves even better as citizens of the world. They have set the bar high in competition, and with their humanitarian efforts, challenge us all to do more, whenever, and wherever, we have the opportunity."
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