1961 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team

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The 1961 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team consists of American football players chosen by various selectors for their All-Atlantic Coast Conference ("ACC") teams for the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. Selectors in 1961 included the Associated Press (AP).

All-Atlantic Coast selections[edit]

Ends[edit]

  • Gary Collins, Maryland (AP-1, UPI-1, ACSWA-1)
  • Johnny Morris, NC State (UPI-1, ACSWA-1)
  • Tommy King, Clemson (AP-1)
  • Bill Hull, Wake Forest (AP-2)
  • Bill Ruby, Wake Forest (AP-2)

Tackles[edit]

  • Art Gregory, Duke (AP-1, UPI-1, ACSWA-1)
  • Jim Moss, South Carolina (AP-1, UPI-1, ACSwA-1)
  • Ron Gassert, Virginia (AP-2)
  • Roger Shoals, Maryland (AP-2)

Guards[edit]

  • Jean Berry, Duke (AP-1, UPI-1, ACSWA-1)
  • Jim LeCompte, North Carolina (AP-1, UPI-1, ACSWA-1)
  • Calvin West, Clemson (AP-2)
  • Bill Kirchiro, Maryland (AP-2)

Centers[edit]

  • Bob Hacker, Maryland (AP-1, ACSWA-1)
  • Ron Andreo, Clemson (UPI-1)
  • Joe Carver, North Carolina (AP-2)

Backs[edit]

  • Roman Gabriel, North Carolina State (AP-1 [quarterback], UPI-1 [quarterback], ACSWA-1)
  • Bob Elliott, North Carolina (AP-1 [fullback], UPI-1 ACSWA-1)
  • Alan White, Wake Forest (AP-1 [halfback], ACSWA-1)
  • Gib Carson, North Carolina (AP-1 [halfback])
  • Mark Leggett, Duke (UPI-1; AP-2)
  • Billy Gambrell, South Carolina (ACSWA-1)
  • Jim Parker, Clemson (AP-2)
  • Walt Rappold, Duke (AP-2)
  • Ray Farris, North Carolina (AP-2)

Key[edit]

AP = Associated Press[1]

UPI = United Press International

ACSWA = Atlantic Coast Sports Writers Association[2]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ken Alyta (November 30, 1961). "Terps' Gary Collins Is All-ACC Lineman; Gabriel of NC State Chosen". The Morning Herald (MD).
  2. ^ "Collins Paces Writers' Vote For All-ACC". Daily Press. December 1, 1961. p. 29 – via Newspapers.com.