Boston University

Joe Terrasi went from being a First Team All-American high school football player at Waltham High School to starring for the Terriers in 1952, 1953 and 1954. He led the 1953 team in rushing with 425 yards and a 5.7 yard-a-carry average as the Terriers finished 5-3-1.

The following year he co-captained the Terriers who enjoyed one of the finest seasons ever. They went 7-2 with two of the big victories over Syracuse (41-19) and Villanova (28-6). Their only losses were one-point decisions against Boston College (7-6) and Holy Cross (14-13).

In 1951, Terrasi won the Outstanding Boston University Freshman Award, but it was two years later when he enjoyed his most successful season. That year, he scored 66 points to rank 10th in scoring among the major college football players and was fifth in the nation with 18 points after touchdowns.

His play that year earned him All-New England recognition, an award he won the following year. He also was the recipient of the B'nai B'rith Award as the outstanding senior college football player.

He ranks on the University's all-time list in career rushing attempts (298), rushing (1287 yards) and in total plays (305).