Randy Schultz (1987) - Hall of Fame

Randy Schultz

Induction:
1987
Class:
1965

Randy Schultz
Football
1963-65

Randy Schultz played football for the State College of Iowa from 1963-65 and in those years set the standard for future UNI backs. He set several school, as well as North Central Conference, records, including most touchdowns in a single game (four) and most points scored in a single game (24). During his sophomore year in 1963, he set the NCC single game rushing record of 253 yards. His junior year, when he set the conference single season rushing mark of 1,072 yards, was perhaps his best. He became the ninth SCI player to be named to the AP little All-American first team.

He repeated the honor his senior season. Other honors he received included being named the Most Outstanding Back in the 1964 Pecan Bowl and being named to the NCC All-Conference three straight times. He became the first player in the leagueÕs history to lead the conference in rushing three straight years and was named Most Outstanding Back in the NCC two straight times. During his SCI playing days, he rushed for more than 2,800 yards in just 28 games. He carried the ball 588 times and scored 22 touchdowns.

He participated in the 1965 Senior Bowl and became the first SCI football player to be drafted by the pros, going in the fifth round to the Cleveland Browns. He played for the Browns from 1966-67 and for the New Orleans Saints during the 1968 and '69 seasons. His athletic abilities were developed in Alden, Iowa, where he earned 15 letters in football, basketball, baseball and track.