Washington Huskies: 30 greatest football players of all-time

During the mid-1930s, the Washington football program produced some of the better talent in college football. Back then, players had to play on both sides of the ball, and play it well, as some actually would not come out of the game unless they were injured.

One such player that fits that mold is Vic Markov, who played for the University of Washington from 1935 to 1937. Markov was a guy who dominated on both sides of the ball, and would go on to become a unanimous selection to the school’s All-Centennial team.

During his time at the school, Markov would win nine varsity letters, as he also participated at the collegiate level in wrestling and track. A standout wrestler, Markov was the shot put and discus guy for the track team. The funny thing is, he would have never made it to the school had it not been for Dr. Alfred Strauss, who recruited Vic and his brother Ted.

A first-team All-American in 1937, Markov helped the Huskies to the conference title in 1936 and was a fourth round selection in the 1938 NFL Draft of the then-Cleveland Rams.

He ended up joining the Army, where he had a decorated military career, which included getting the Purple Heart. In 1976, Markov was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame. Based on his résumé; you can see why he is one of the legendary players this program has produced.