Morley Drury (1995) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

Morley Drury

Induction:
1995

Known as "The Noblest Trojan of Them All," Morley Drury was USC's first 1,000-yard rusher (gaining a then-unheard of 1,163 yards in 1927). It took 38 years for a Trojan footballer to repeat that performance. A 3-year letterman back (1925-26-27) and the 1927 team captain, Drury earned All-American honors in 1927. He received a 10-minute standing ovation in the Coliseum in his last game as a Trojan (against Washington in 1927), when he gained 180 yards and scored 3 touchdowns. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. A versatile athlete, he also lettered in water polo, ice hockey and basketball at USC. He died on Jan. 22, 1989, at age 85.