Anthony Davis (1999) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

Anthony Davis

Induction:
1999
Class:
1974

Anthony Davis, known by Trojan fans everywhere as “A.D.,” was one of USC’s most exciting tailbacks. A 1974 All-American and the Heisman Trophy runner-up that year, he set or tied 24 NCAA, Pac-8 and USC records during his 3-year (1972-73-74) career. Still USC's No. 3 all-time rusher and in the Top 10 in career kickoff returns, he was the first player in Pac-8 history to rush for 1,000 yards in 3 successive years. He was on USC’s 1972 and 1974 national championship teams and played in 3 Rose Bowls. He was particularly effective against Notre Dame, scoring 11 career TDs versus the Irish (including 6 as a sophomore in 1972). He also was a star baseball player at USC. He then played in the NFL, WFL, CFL and USFL. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 2021. He then was involved in real estate development.