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continued from previous page around athlete in Virginia history, and after earning All-America honors in lacrosse in 1953 he became the first Cavalier to earn All-America honors in two sports. "We only had about 4,000 students when I was at Scott later played 12 years in the NFL and never missed a game. "You had to play hurt back then because [rosters] weren't as big as they are now," he said. "I was drafted No. 1 by the Rams after the College All-Star Game. I Virginia," Scott said. "It wasn't unusual for somebody to play more than one sport. " He was so proficient that he was voted the best all- 1965 season — but not before he played in four NFL championship games and four Pro Bowls. Perhaps his crowning achievement came when he only played a couple of games before they traded me to Philadelphia." Scott was voted the 1953 NFL Rookie of the Year. He later was traded to the Giants and retired after the "I go to as many games as possible and enjoy watching the team." was voted into the College Football Hall of Fame. "I think they have [football] well organized and have some great coaches," Scott said of the current program. — Mike Scandura A NONPROFIT, OWNED & OPERATED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Your purchases from the uva bookstore support the universitY's endowment for excellence. ORANGE & BLUE FOOTBALL FRIDAYS SAVE Save 25% off of regularly priced UVA imprinted clothing and gifts every Friday before a home football game.* *Only valid during regular store hours 9/7, 9/28, 10/12, 10/19, 11/9, 11/16 (after Thursday's game). Certain restrictions apply, see store for details. Can not be combined with other discounts. CAVALIER CORNER ◆ OCTOBER 2012 ◆ 18 25%