THE IHSAA 2018 FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS!!
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Channel: MIKE SORENSON · 2018 · Sports
Matt Purdy, Cedar Falls (Offensive Line, 1989-90) – Two-time Elite All-State offensive line selection (first time in history of the award). His senior season, no fewer than eight publications named him a prep All-American or national lineman of the year. He was recruited to Iowa and started 36 of 44 games for the Hawkeyes and was a second team All-Big Ten pick and played in the Holiday, Alamo, and Sun Bowl games. Was also an outstanding wrestler in high school as a three-time state medal winner and twice a runner-up. He was also a state track meet medal winner in the shot put. Has been an award-winning teacher and assistant coach North Glenbrook, IL. Dallas Clark, Twin River Valley (Running Back/Receiver/Linebacker, 1988) – Was named to the 1998 All-State defense. Led his team twice in tackles, including 160 as a senior. Lettered four years in football, basketball, track, and five in baseball. Played at Iowa as a tight end and on special teams helping them to their first undefeated regular season in 80 years in 2002. Played in the Alamo and Orange Bowl games. Had nearly 1,300 receiving yds as a tight end in two seasons. All-Big Ten and First Team All-American in 2002 when he won the John Mackey Award as the Outstanding Tight End in college football. Had a strong NFL career (505 receptions-53 TDs-5,665 yds) with Indianapolis Colts including their 2007 Super Bowl Championship; All-Pro in 2009 when he was the Colts Man of the Year. Played one season with Tampa Bay and one with Baltimore. Received the Governor Robert D. Ray Pillar of Character Award in 2010. Scott Davis, Glenwood (Linebacker, 1986-87) – Four-year starter for the Rams as a linebacker with 263 career solo tackles. First team All-State selection in 1987 and was also named to the All-American teams chosen by Sporting News, Prep Football Report, and Super Prep magazines. He started in the offensive line for Iowa for four seasons, including the Big Ten champions in 1990 and runners-up in 91. He earned All-Big Ten honors in 1992. Helped Iowa to the Rose and Holiday Bowls in 1990 and 1991. Played four years in the NFL with New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons. Drake Relays and state discus champion in 1987 and 1988. Now in private business in New Jersey. Milt Jackson, Fairfield (Receiver, 1980-81): Outstanding all-around athlete; twice an All-State receiver for Fairfield. Had 21 career TDs (state best at the time) and 58 receptions – played only two years at receiver. Was also an AllState basketball player, averaging over 21 points per game, and a track sprinter. Was a four-year letter winner and threeyear starter at University of Notre Dame, where he had 85 receptions for 1,440 yards (16.9 yds per catch) and 9 TDs, appearing in 32 games including the Aloha and Liberty Bowls. Has been with Verizon in financing in Texas and Georgia. Bill Lewis, Sioux City, East (Center, 1980) – Named first team All-State center by the Des Moines Register and IDPA. Went on to start three years on successful University of Nebraska teams. He anchored the offensive line on teams that won or tied for the Big Eight Championship twice and played in the Orange, Sugar, and Fiesta Bowl games on teams that owned a collective record of 31-6. He was a drafted by Green Bay, but played in the NFL eight years with Los Angeles Raiders, Phoenix Cardinals, and New England Patriots. Was a broadcaster for Arizona Cardinals and Director of Alumni Relations before joining Football University, a group that works with students, grade 6 through 12, in skill development. Mark Fetter, South Tama (Running Back/Linebacker, 1970-71) – Versatile three-sport star who was hailed by many as the best football player in Iowa in 1971, when he led the Trojans to an unbeaten season as a hard-running tailback and linebacker. Two-time All-State choice, averaging 7.8 yards per carry his final two seasons including an 8-0 campaign as a senior. Recruited by Iowa, he lettered four years and was in the starting backfield for the Hawkeyes in three consecutive seasons. Played semi-pro football several years after graduation including scoring the first touchdown by an American on European soil in Versailles, France in 1977. He is currently an accountant for the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
