Inducted 1985
Date of Birth
4/3/1903
Birthplace
Aurora, IL
Schools
University of Miami (1948-1963)
Virginia Tech (1926-1929)
Bio
Andy Gustafson was coached by legendary Hall of Fame coaches Glenn "Pop" Warner and Jock Sutherland at Pittsburgh, so it is easy to see that he had a great background to become a successful coach. As a halfback at Pitt, Gustafson scored the first touchdown ever in Pitt Stadium, against Washington & Lee. After graduation from Pittsburgh, Gustafson led teams from Virginia Tech (1926-1929). Between the years of 1930 and 1947, Gustafson served as an assistant coach at Pitt, Dartmouth and Army, aiding the famous Red Blaik at the latter two institutions. In 1948 he took the head job at Miami (FL). In Florida, Gustafson enjoyed his greatest coaching experiences, leading the Hurricanes to four bowl appearances, and shocking upsets over some of the nation's best teams, including Notre Dame, Purdue, Navy, Iowa, Missouri, Pittsburgh, Penn State, Alabama, Texas Christian and Michigan State.
Stats
Wins 115
Losses 78
Ties 4
Class of 1985
Tackle
Doug Atkins
Guard
George Brown
Running Back
Mike Garrett
Guard
Bill Glass
End
Don Holleder
Fullback
Mike Holovak
Quarterback
Paul Hornung
Halfback
Tommy McDonald
Tackle
Fred Miller
Halfback
Skip Minisi
End
James Moscrip
Tackle
Robin Olds
Guard
Steve Reid
Quarterback
Riley Smith
Tackle
Brock Strom
Guard
Steve Suhey
Coach
Dan Devine
Coach
Andy Gustafson
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