Inducted 2001
Date of Birth
5/21/1943
Birthplace
Dornsife, PA
School
Pennsylvania State University (1962-1964)
Bio
Glenn Ressler excelled at multiple positions for Penn State. He played both center and guard on offense and middle guard, on defense. His excellence won him the Maxwell Award in 1964. The award is given to the nation's best player. The award was 28 years old in 1964, and Ressler was the fifth lineman to win it. He was All-East twice and consensus All-American in 1964. In 1963 he had 15 unassisted tackles when Penn State upset # 1-ranked Ohio State 26-0. The Associated Press and Sports Illustrated named him Lineman of the Week. The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association named him Lineman of the Year. Following his senior season he played in the East-West Shrine Game and Hula Bowl. Penn State named him to the Athletic Honor Roll for excellence in sports and academics. Ressler had a pro career of ten years with the Baltimore Colts 1965-74.
Stats
Height 6'3
Weight 250
Career Highlights
- 1964 Consensus All-America
- 1964 Maxwell Award
Class of 2001
Halfback
Jon Arnett
Place Kicker
Kevin Butler
Wide Receiver
Anthony Carter
End
Dick Duden
Defensive Tackle
Tim Green
Quarterback
Ralph Guglielmi
Defensive End
Jim Haslett
Offensive Tackle
John Hicks
Tight End
Keith Jackson
Safety
Terry Kinard
Linebacker
D.D. Lewis
Running Back
Gordie Lockbaum
Running Back
Don McCauley
Halfback
John Outland
Quarterback
Bill Redell
Center
Glenn Ressler
Wide Receiver
Freddie Scott
Safety
Brad Van Pelt
Quarterback
Doug Williams
Quarterback
Steve Young
Coach
Joe Fusco
Coach
Ace Mumford
Coach
Barry Switzer
Coach
Grant Teaff
Coach
Bill Yeoman
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