Glenn "Mr. Outside" Davis

Half of the famous duo known as the "Mr.Inside" and "Mr.Outside" Glenn Davis was born in Clermont, CA on the date of 12/26/1924. His career with Army begin in 1943, he enrolled at the Military Academy and as a freshman fullback he gained 1,028 yards in 144 attempts. When his backfield mate Doc Blanchard came to Army in 1944, the 5 foot 9 170 lbs Davis moved to halfback. From that year on history would begin, they both became three time All-Americans and became the only backfield duo to win the Heisman Trophy. Davis finished second on the ballot in 1944 and 1945, 1945 being the year Blanchard won the prestigious award. By then Davis nearly became the first double winner but in 1946 he would have his glory winning the Heisman. With the help of Davis's swift running and Blanchard's power running, Army would go undefeated from 1944-1946 finishing with a career record of 27-0-1 through that span. Most notably with routes of a highly respected Notre Dame teams, 59-0 in 1944 and 48-0 in 1945. He has held NCAA records for yards gained per play in one season, 11.5 yards per carry in 1945. Also he held the record of 8.3 career yards per carry. Blessed with Olympic speed in the 100 yard dash, he often admitted he didn't like to run unless it was running in a team competition. Davis scored 59 touchdowns between 1944-1946, averaging almost 1 touchdown every 9 plays. Davis rushed for 2,957 yards and passed for 855 yards on his way to three national championships. Teamed with Blanchard they scored 97 touchdowns through the 3 year span. A record that stood until 2005 when USC duo Lendale White and Reggie Bush amassed 99 career touchdowns. After graduating Davis spent 3 years in the military before joining the Los Angeles Rams. his career was cut short with a knee injury in 1952. Though he didn't have an illustrious professional career, Davis played for one of the best teams in college football history. Glenn Davis passed away after a long bout with prostate cancer on 3/9/2005, he was 80.


(Mr.Outside left, Mr.Inside right)

(Davis being tackled in a traditional Army-Navy game)