Hall of Fame

Johnny Mackorell '35
Johnny Mackorell '35
  • Induction:
    1990
  • Class:
    1935

A star halfback on Davidson's football team, Mackorell was named in 1934 to the Associated Press Little All-American team, making him Davidson's first official All-American. He is the only Davidson football player named All-American and is a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Mackorell was captain of the 1934 Davidson football team and led the 1933 baseball team to the Big Five championship. He played professional football for the New York Giants in 1935. 

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