| Mizzou Athletics Hall of Fame - Class of 1993 |
| A native of Jefferson City, West rushed for 1,848 yards in his Missouri career. He was all-Big Eight Conference in 1960, when the Tigers achieved the first (of two) number-one ranking in school history. He became the first back to lead the team in rushing three straight seasons, and hes the only Tiger running back to lead MU in total offense three times. West was MUs top kickoff return man in 1959 and 60, averaging more than 33 yards per return. He played in two Orange Bowl games for Dan Devine and was MUs leading rusher in each. He played professionally with the Boston Patriots and New York Titans of the American Football League. After the end of his professional football career, West returned to Mizzou and earned a masters degree in education. He moved to Minnesota and was a principal for the Minneapolis Public Schools for 23 years. |
Junior1959
5-9 / 186 lbs
Sophomore1958
5-9 / 186 lbs