Norris Cup Explained

Norris Cup
Description:"best all-around athlete" at a major university.
Presenter:Norris Candy Company
Location:North Carolina
Country:United States

The Norris Cup was a trophy awarded by the Norris Candy Company to the best all around athlete at several North Carolina colleges.[1] Jack McDowall won it twice.[2]

List of trophy winners

The following is a list of winners.

YearNorth CarolinaNC State
1924Red Johnson
1925Red Lassiter
1926Charlie and Walter Shuford
1927Red WhisnantJack McDowall
1928Jack McDowall
1929Frank Goodwin
1930Maurice Johnson

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Norris Company Cup To Best Athlete Won by "Red" Whisnant. The Daily Tar Heel. 7. May 28, 1927. September 24, 2015. Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: NC State's 2014 Hall of Fame Class: Jack McDowall.