From Hall of Honor press release dated Aug. 21, 1989:

Darryl Herring was a sparkplug on teams coached by Bill Edwards and Dave Maurer which were a combined 33-4 between 1967 and 1970. Herring was on Wittenberg's first Stagg Bowl team which defeated William Jewell 27-21 in 1969. Herring is the eighth leading rusher in Wittenberg history, gaining 1,570 yards, and holds the top career rushing average at 5.9 yards per carry. In addition, Herring is the fourth leading career scorer, with 168 points. .His 97-yard touchdown run against California State (Pa.) in 1970 is the longest recorded run from scrimmage in Wittenberg history. He was named to the All-Lutheran team in 1970 and was co-MVP. Since 1986, Herring has been director of development for the city of Springfield. Former teammate Jim Render will present Herring.

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