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Alan Ameche (born June 1, 1933, Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.—died August 8, 1988, Houston, Texas) American football player known for scoring the decisive one-yard touchdown that gave the Baltimore Colts a 23–17 sudden-death victory over the New York Giants for the 1958 National Football League title, an iconic moment in what came to be known as ...
Sep 20, 2019 · Coming in at No. 19 is Baltimore Colts fullback Alan Ameche's one-yard, walkoff touchdown run that clinched the world championship for the Colts over the New York Giants in the "Greatest Game...
Aug 9, 1988 · Alan Ameche, the Baltimore Colts fullback who was famous for scoring the touchdown that beat the Giants in the 1958 National Football League championship game, died today. He was 55 years old. Mr ...
Known as "The Horse," Alan Ameche was one of college football's greatest fullbacks. The winner of the 1954 Heisman Trophy, Ameche held the NCAA record for career rushing yards at the time of his graduation. In the 1951 season he became the first freshman to lead the Big Ten in rushing.
Alan Ameche. FB | Senior | University of Wisconsin. Ameche won Wisconsin’s first Heisman with a tough, physical style that earned him the nickname “The Iron Horse.”. He’s one of two fullbacks to win the Heisman. Born in Italy, Ameche grew up in Kenosha, Wisc., where he was an all-state fullback at Bradford High.
Known as "The Horse," Alan Ameche was one of college football's greatest fullbacks. The winner of the 1954 Heisman Trophy, Ameche held the NCAA record for career rushing yards at the time of his graduation. In the 1951 season he became the first freshman to lead the Big Ten in rushing.
Facts. Also Known As. Alan Dante Ameche • The Horse. Born. June 1, 1933 • Kenosha • Wisconsin. Died. August 8, 1988 (aged 55) • Houston • Texas. Awards And Honors. Heisman Trophy (1954) • 2 NFL championships • 1 All-Pro selection • 4 Pro Bowl selections.
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