Retired FB Jersey Profile - #21
DALE MESSER (1958-60)
Messer, a 1960 graduate, was a 170-pounder from Lemoore, Calif., and had 9.9 (100 yards) speed as a halfback. He not only carried the ball, but he punted and handled placekicking chores as well. A three-time all-conference pick, Messer led the Bulldogs in rushing (811 yards), receiving (30 catches), scoring (108 points), punt returns and kickoff returns his senior year. He also returned three passing interceptions for 28 yards, punted for a 34.6 average and was 3-for-6 in the passing department with two touchdowns.  Messer’s rushing total was even more impressive when you consider that as a team Fresno State ranked third in the nation in passing offense (1,947 yards). A two-time All-America selection, Messer played in the East-West Shrine game in San Francisco and was a three-time All-Coast honoree.  He later played for the San Francisco 49ers (1961-65) after rushing for nearly 2,000 yards, scoring 31 touchdowns and leading Fresno State to three straight conference titles.
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Messer, a 1960 graduate, was a 170-pounder from Lemoore, Calif., and had 9.9 (100 yards) speed as a halfback. He not only carried the ball, but he punted and handled placekicking chores as well. A three-time all-conference pick, Messer led the Bulldogs in rushing (811 yards), receiving (30 catches), scoring (108 points), punt returns and kickoff returns his senior year. He also returned three passing interceptions for 28 yards, punted for a 34.6 average and was 3-for-6 in the passing department with two touchdowns.  Messer’s rushing total was even more impressive when you consider that as a team Fresno State ranked third in the nation in passing offense (1,947 yards). A two-time All-America selection, Messer played in the East-West Shrine game in San Francisco and was a three-time All-Coast honoree.  He later played for the San Francisco 49ers (1961-65) after rushing for nearly 2,000 yards, scoring 31 touchdowns and leading Fresno State to three straight conference titles.
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