Daniel "Danny" Buggs, a 1973 Kodak first team All-America wide receiver from Atlanta, Ga., may be best remembered for his blazing speed, which baffled Mountaineer football opponents from 1972-74. His 96-yard touchdown reception from Ben Williams versus Penn State in 1973 is still the longest pass play from scrimmage in WVU history.

Buggs' expertise was his ability to make the big play on the gridiron. In fact, at one point during his sophomore season, Buggs averaged a touchdown for every five times he touched the ball. He still holds the WVU record for most career yards per reception with a 20.9 average. He also ranks fourth in career receiving yards with 1,796 and touchdowns receptions with 15.

In 1972, Buggs put up some astounding numbers. He caught 35 passes for 791 yards and eight touchdowns. That's an average of 22.6 yards per catch. Buggs also averaged 14.2 yards per punt return and ran six punts back for touchdowns. Overall, he scored 84 points in 1972. West Virginia was 8-4 that season and lost to North Carolina State, 49-13, in the Peach Bowl. Following his sophomore campaign, Buggs was named the 1973 West Virginia amateur athlete of the year by the West Virginia Sportswriters Association.

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• Position: Wide Receiver
• Hometown: Atlanta, Ga.
• Inducted into WVU Hall of Fame: 1995