In 1948, Jackie Jensen may have been the most famous amateur athlete in the United States.
He was a consensus All-American running back at the University of California, finished fourth in voting for the Heisman Trophy, and led the team to an undefeated regular season and a berth in the Rose Bowl. He would eventually be named to the College Football Hall…
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