Ron Yary (1997) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

Ron Yary

Induction:
1997

Ron Yary, who set the standard for the modern-era offensive tackles at USC and professionally, was the first Trojan Outland Trophy winner (he did so in 1967). He was a 3-time letterman (1965-67) who earned All-American first team honors twice (1966 and 1967). Blocking for tailback O.J. Simpson, he helped lead USC to the 1967 national championship. He played in Rose Bowls as a junior and senior. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 2012. In 2016, he was named to the Pac-12 All-Century Team. He was the No. 1 pick of the 1968 NFL draft and then starred for 14 seasons (1968-81) with the Minnesota Vikings (he also was with the Rams in 1982). He was a 6-time NFL All-Pro and appeared in 4 Super Bowls with the Vikings. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001. He then owned sports photography and publishing businesses.