Ira Errett Rodgers is recognized as the school's greatest all-round athlete of the first half century. Born and raised in Bethany, W.Va., Rodgers played high school sports at Bethany College because there were no high schools in the area for him to attend.

At WVU he accounted for more touchdowns (66) with runs and passes than any other player in school history to become the school's first-ever consensus All-American selection in 1919. His statistics would have been even more impressive if more complete records were kept when he played.

As a senior in 1919 Rodgers led the nation in scoring with 147 points on 19 touchdowns and 33 extra points. His 313 points scored were a school record that last nearly 60 years, a testament to his lasting greatness.

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• Position: Running Back
• Hometown: Beckley, W.Va.
• Inducted into WVU Hall of Fame: 1991