1961 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team

The 1961 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team consists of American football players chosen by various selectors for their All-Atlantic Coast Conference ("ACC") teams for the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. Selectors in 1961 included the Associated Press (AP).

All-Atlantic Coast selections

Ends

  • Gary Collins, Maryland (AP-1, UPI-1, ACSWA-1)
  • Johnny Morris, NC State (UPI-1, ACSWA-1)
  • Tommy King, Clemson (AP-1)

Tackles

  • Art Gregory, Duke (AP-1, UPI-1, ACSWA-1)
  • Jim Moss, South Carolina (AP-1, UPI-1, ACSwA-1)

Guards

  • Jean Berry, Duke (AP-1, UPI-1, ACSWA-1)
  • Jim LeCompte, North Carolina (AP-1, UPI-1, ACSWA-1)

Centers

  • Bob Hacker, Maryland (AP-1, ACSWA-1)
  • Ron Andreo, Clemson (UPI-1)

Backs

  • Roman Gabriel, North Carolina State (AP-1 [quarterback], UPI-1 [quarterback], ACSWA-1)
  • Bob Elliott, North Carolina (AP-1 [fullback], UPI-1 ACSWA-1)
  • Alan White, Wake Forest (AP-1 [halfback], ACSWA-1)
  • Gib Carson, North Carolina (AP-1 [halfback])
  • Mark Leggett, Duke (UPI-1)
  • Billy Gambrell, South Carolina (ACSWA-1)

Key

AP = Associated Press[1]

UPI = United Press International

ACSWA = Atlantic Coast Sports Writers Association[2]

See also

References

  1. Ken Alyta (November 30, 1961). "Terps' Gary Collins Is All-ACC Lineman; Gabriel of NC State Chosen". The Morning Herald (MD).
  2. "Collins Paces Writers' Vote For All-ACC". Daily Press. December 1, 1961. p. 29 via Newspapers.com.
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