From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Buzz Borries
Buzz Borries
Buzz Borries in seven years. In 1934, he helped Navy score its first vic-
Date of birth: December 13, 1911 tory over Army since 1921. Borries carried the ball 36
times and set up Slade Cutter’s field goal to win 3-0. Ten
Place of birth: Louisville, Kentucky
years later aboard the carrier "Gambier Bay," Comman-
Date of death: January 3, 1969(1969-01-03) (aged 57) der Fred Borries won a Bronze Star for meritorious ser-
vice. As air officer he was able to launch all the ship’s air-
Place of death: Orange Park, Florida
craft while the vessel was sinking and under heavy fire.
Career information After the ship was sunk he took charge of the life rafts
Position(s):
Position(s): HB and saved the lives of 200 crew members.
College:
College: Navy
Persondata
Organizations Name Borries, Buzz
College Football Hall of Fame Alternative names
Short description
Buzz Borries (December 13, 1911 – January 3, 1969) was
an American football player. He was elected to the Col- Date of birth December 13, 1911
lege Football Hall of Fame in 1960. Fred “Buzz” Borries Place of birth Louisville, Kentucky
was a Naval Academy halfback from 1932-4. Date of death January 3, 1969
Navy’s Fred "Buzz" Borries won distinction on the
Place of death Orange Park, Florida
playing field and later aboard an aircraft carrier in World
War II. In 1933, his touchdown gave Navy a 7-0 victory
over Notre Dame; it was Navy’s first victory in the series
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