Ken Herock

Football

Ken Herock lettered three seasons as a tight end and linebacker for the Mountaineers from 1960-62.

For his career, he finished with 24 catches for 292 yards and two touchdowns, including 14 catches for 174 yards and a touchdown as a senior. On defense, Herock finished with 109 career tackles, including 60 solo stops.

His best game on offense took place against Oregon State on Oct. 27, 1962, when he registered career highs in receptions (5) and receiving yards (80). Herock earned All-Southern Conference honors as a tight end and linebacker.

WVU went winless during his sophomore year in 1960 and two years later, WVU won eight games, including WVU's first-ever victory at Syracuse's Archibald Stadium.


  • Position: Tight End/Linebacker
  • Hometown: Munhall, Pa.
  • Inducted into WVU Hall of Fame: 2015