Spartan Great Dick Vermeil Named To Pro Football Hall Of Fame

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—– Dick Vermeil was a "fiery and capable. Fine leader, good passer and runner. …" when the 5-foot-10, 170-pound junior from Napa Junior College in Calistoga, Calif., joined the 1956 San Jose State football team as one of four Spartan quarterbacks. At San Jose State, Vermeil enhanced his competitive fire and sharpened his leadership traits with an eye on a coaching football.