ABOUT
Bernard was an outstanding football player at Girard HighSchool, earning two varsity letters. He went on to star at North Carolina State from 1946 to1950. He earnedAll-Southern honor three times and fained All-American Honorable mention three times at the guard position. At only 57" and 145 pounds, he was named to the "Look Magazines” All-American team in 1948 and was similarly honored by UPI. He played in the 1946 Gator Bowl on the Wolfpack team that lost to a powerful Oklahoma Sooner team. He is a member of the Summit County Hall of Fame and the N.C. State Hall of Fame.
accomplishments
- Excelled as a football player at Girard High School, earning two varsity letters.
- Became a star player at North Carolina State from 1946 to 1950.
- Earned All-Southern honors three times during his collegiate career.
- Gained recognition with All-American Honorable Mention honors three times, playing at the guard position.
- Despite his stature of only 57" (presumably 5'7") and 145 pounds, he earned a spot on "Look Magazine's" All-American team in 1948.
- Received similar honors from UPI (United Press International).
- Participated in the 1946 Gator Bowl as a member of the Wolfpack team, which faced a formidable Oklahoma Sooner team.
- Inducted into the Summit County Hall of Fame.
- Honored with induction into the N.C. State Hall of Fame.
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