Don Zimmerman • 1931-32 • Halfback
Don Zimmerman, playing one season behind fellow All-American Jerry Dalrymple, earned first-team honors in 1931 and became one of four consensus All-Americans in Tulane history one season later. He ended his Tulane career as the Green Wave’s all-time leader in total offense and pass interceptions, setting records that lasted for 40 years. He also ranks third in career rushing yards with 2,369. Zimmerman also was Tulane’s first-ever Southeastern Conference track champion, winning the 1933 pole vault title. Zimmerman is a member of the Louisiana, Greater New Orleans and Tulane sports halls of fame. He died in 1974. |
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