Ken Crots (1992) - Hall of Fame - University of Toledo Athletics

Ken Crots

Induction:
1992
Class:
1969

Ken Crots lettered in 1967-1969. As a sophomore at the start of Toledo's football dynasty, Crots hit an NCAA record-setting 35-of-35 PATs and followed the next two seasons with 29-of-29 and 49-of-53 for a career total of 113-of-117. Up until 1975, Crots had held the NCAA career record for consecutive PATs with 77. Crots was a hero in an historical battle with Bowling Green in 1969. With only two seconds remaining in the game, he drilled a 35-yarder to win the game by two points and keep the Rockets' winning streak alive. In 1969, Crots earned All-MAC honors and was awarded the "Nicholson Trophy" as the Rocket player that contributed the most toward the success of the team. Honored as one of the top senior kickers in the nation, Crots was invited to play in the Hula Bowl in 1970, and was later drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.