Mort Kaer (1997) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

Mort Kaer

Induction:
1997

Mort Kaer, one of USC's first great running backs, was Troy's second football All-American. He earned All-American first team honors in 1926. He led the Trojans in rushing and scoring in 1925 and 1926 (he was the nation's leading scorer in 1925 and set a USC career scoring mark that stood until 1971). He rushed for 1,588 yards in his career. His 183 yards against California in 1926 established a then-USC single game rushing record. A 3-year letterman (1924-26), USC went 28-6 during his career. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1972. He played professionally with the Philadelphia Frankford Yellow-Jackets (later the Eagles) in 1931. He also lettered in track at USC in 1926 and placed fifth in the pentathlon at the 1924 Olympics. He died on Jan. 11, 1991, at age 88.