Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2006
- Class:
- 1986
Bruce Armstrong (1983-86) caught 33 passes as a tight end for two seasons at UofL before new coach Howard Schnellenberger moved him reluctantly to offensive tackle where he would soon flourish. The Miami, Fla., native did not allow a sack in his final 18 collegiate games and anchored the Cardinal offensive line for two years.
The political science major was drafted with the 23rd pick of the first round in the NFL Draft by the New England Patriots in 1987 to begin an association that would continue for 14 seasons. A six-time NFL Pro Bowl honoree (1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997), Armstrong set a franchise record by starting 212 games for the Patriots, including the last 118 consecutive of his career.
He was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2001.
