Bart Macomber (2021) - Hall of Fame - University of Illinois Athletics

Bart Macomber

Induction:
2021

Football • 1914-16

Bart Macomber was a 1915 Consensus All-American as a halfback after leading the Illini to undefeated seasons in 1914 and 1915. He helped lead Illinois to the 1914 national and conference championship and a co-championship in 1915. Macomber earned Second-Team All-America status in 1916. He was First-Team All-Big Ten halfback in 1915 and First-Team All-Big Ten quarterback in 1916. Macomber was selected to College Football Hall of Fame in 1972. He also played for Bob Zuppke at Oak Forest High School and did the majority of the team’s kicking while playing every backfield position. As a senior, Macomber was captain of the 1916 team. He died in 1971 at the age of 77.