Davey O'Brien: The Little Giant of TCU
Davey O'Brien was the pioneering quarterback who proved that size didn't matter when you had a brilliant mind and a golden arm. Standing at just 5-foot-7 and weighing 150 pounds, the Texas Christian University star redefined what was possible for a quarterback in the run-heavy era of the 1930s, leaving a permanent mark on college football history.
His 1938 season is the stuff of legend. O'Brien put on an aerial showcase that was years ahead of its time, throwing for a record-breaking 1,733 yards. He led TCU to an undefeated season and the national championship while becoming the first player to win the Heisman and Maxwell trophies in the same year.
His lasting legacy is enshrined in the Davey O'Brien Award, now given annually to the nation's top quarterback. He was the first modern passer, a true giant of college football history. 🏈
