Colorado College’s ‘Dutch’ Clark sets still-standing record of 588 yards | Nov. 24, 1928 | Colorado’s Top 150 Sports Moments
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Leading into the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1, The Denver Gazette has partnered with the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame to publicize the definitive list of Colorado’s top 150 sports moments.
For Nos. 50 to 1, Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati coordinated a 19-member committee to rank in order what they considered the top moments. The No. 1 moment will be revealed July 31. Plati and Broncos icon Jim Saccomano will unveil the list weekly on a Colorado Sports Hall of Fame podcast at coloradosports.org/podcast/.
No. 45 — Nov. 24, 1928
Colorado College junior Earl “Dutch” Clark set a state college record that still stands to this day. In a 48-25 win over Wyoming, he rushed for 381 yards and five touchdowns. He added six extra-point kicks for 36 points overall. He had 227 of his yards by halftime. He also completed nine passes for 207 yards, giving him the state’s total offense record of 588 yards, another mark that still stands. Both numbers nationally still rank in the top 20 but are separated by divisions. They were at the time considered single-game records.
—Dave Plati, Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian