16 Facts About Eddie McAshan

Edward McAshan III was born on January 21,1951 and is a former college football player.

Eddie McAshan was a successful college quarterback for Georgia Tech and became one of the most famous athletes in college football history for being the first African American to start at quarterback for a major Southeastern university.

Eddie McAshan grew up in Gainesville, Florida and attended Gainesville High School.

Eddie McAshan began his football career as the first African American quarterback to play for the predominantly white Gainesville High School.

Eddie McAshan's start marked the second time that an African American had ever started at quarterback for a major Southeastern university and McAshan did not disappoint.

Eddie McAshan was noted for feats of great athleticism and composure.

Eddie McAshan had suffered a poor outing with 5 interceptions but one moment stood out in the game for Tech fans.

Eddie McAshan took the snap from center and dropped back to pass.

Eddie McAshan was notorious for throwing interceptions, setting a GT record of 51 career interceptions, which was not broken until 2006 by Reggie Ball.

The Tuesday before the final game of the 1972 season with the University of Georgia, Eddie McAshan asked Fulcher's secretary for four additional tickets so his family could attend the game in Athens.

Eddie McAshan's secretary, following NCAA rules and denied the request.

In protest, under the guidance of black city father's, Eddie McAshan skipped practice for the rest of the week.

Eddie McAshan was eventually kicked off the team by Fulcher and declared for the National Football League draft as a senior in 1972.

Eddie McAshan went on to be drafted by the New England Patriots in the 17th round as the 420th pick overall in the 1973 NFL draft.

Eddie McAshan was eventually cut and he attempted a stint with the Jacksonville Sharks of the World Football League.

Eddie McAshan returned to Georgia Tech and completed his degree in industrial management in 1979.