Football Athletic Barrier Breaker Ken Washington

From left, UNT President Norval Pohl, Ken Washington, Athletic Director Rick Villarreal

Ken Washington was quarterback for the Eagles in the mid-'70s and led North Texas to a 10-1 record in 1977.

Washington was named Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Year in 1974 and was named Associated Press Co-back of the Week after totaling 213 yards in offense against SMU in his collegiate debut. He was leader in total passing and rushing yards and touchdowns during his North Texas career. He was inducted into the North Texas Hall of Fame in 1996.