Quarterback Ted Bland led Arizona to a 7-2 record in 1935, the year he was named a “Little All-American.” During his three years under center, the Wildcats went 19-7-1. Photo courtesy of University of Arizona  

 Photo courtesy of University of Arizona

Name: Ted Bland 

Years at UA: 1933-35

Accomplishments: Bland was a Little All-America selection in 1935. He was a three-time first-team All-Border Conference selection (1933, 1934, 1935). Bland ranks third in UA history for longest punt in a single game — he booted an 82-yard punt against San Diego State in 1934. He was inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame in 1980. 

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