Sonny Utz was a member of the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League.
11 Facts About Sonny Utz
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Sonny Utz contributed to the school winning four consecutive county football championships.
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Sonny Utz was one of four backs who ran for over 250 yards for the Gobblers, racking up 261 yards on 66 carries.
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Sonny Utz led the conference in scoring for the only Virginia Tech team to ever win the Southern Conference title.
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Sonny Utz was second to Sweickert on the team in rushing with 567 yards.
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Sonny Utz scored 10 times on the ground in 10 games for the second straight year, but caught a pass for a touchdown to tally a total of 66 points.
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Sonny Utz's accomplishments led to his induction into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame in 1987.
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Sonny Utz was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 6th round of the 1965 NFL draft.
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Sonny Utz was selected by the New York Jets in the 13th round of the 1965 AFL Draft.
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Sonny Utz opted to sign with the Cowboys, but missed all of training camp due to ankle injury he suffered in a motorcycle accident the previous spring.
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Sonny Utz registered 12 carries for 16 yards, 15 receptions for 145 yards and 12 kickoff returns for 272 yards.