Lloyd Ball
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- Class Year:
- 1974
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- Induction Year:
- 1999
From Hall of Honor press release dated Oct. 10, 1999:
A member of the one of the most successful football teams in
Wittenberg history, Lloyd Ball was a major contributor to the
success of the 1973 National Championship team.
Voted the most valuable player in his senior season, Ball played
quarterback for the Tigers during one of the most storied years in
history. Turning the program from a 5-4 season in 1972 to an
unbeaten 12-0 season in 1973, Ball provided key leadership for
Wittenberg at the quarterback spot. He provided his best
performance in his final collegiate game scoring four touchdowns
and completing eight of 12 pass for 125 yards in the national
championship game.
Aside from football, Ball was also a member of Phi Mu Fraternity
and Blue Key during his days at Wittenberg.
A special education work study coordinator with the Columbus
Public Schools, Ball and his wife Eve reside in Canal Winchester,
Ohio with their son Whitman.
Ball will be presented for induction by his former teammate, Randy
Demont.