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Hall of Fame - Niezgoda

John Niezgoda

  • Class
    1971
  • Induction
    1985
  • Sport(s)
    Football
John Niezgoda lettered in football from 1969-71 as a linebacker. He was a starter for Rocket teams that went 35-0 in three consecutive undefeated seasons. Niezgoda was first-team All-Mac linebacker in 1969, 1970, and 1971. John finished his career with 563 tackles in 34 games played, averaging 16.5 tackles per game. By many he was considered to be the greatest linebacker ever to play at UT.
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