Harlan Brodie (1965) - Hall of Fame - Murray State University Athletics

Harlan Brodie

Induction:
1965

Harlan Brodie – Football, 1927-1930 (Deceased)

A fast, deceptive and prolific scorer. The rangy Arkansan, an excellent pass-catcher and broken-field runner, set a Murray record in 1928 by scoring 115 points in leading the Breds to an undefeated season. Brodie had scored 241 points when he quit romping over opponents in 1930. (Murray State Alumnus, November 1965)

Also played some basketball for Murray State, where the 1929 year book said his nickname was "stompter".

(Murray State Yearbook-1929) "Black Gold", the halfback deluxe, the touchdown demon, a wonderful runner, high point man of the team. The ball flashes back to Brodie, there's a rustle of .flying feet, men fall heavily, the flying figure keeps going, the crowd grows tense and then suddenly yells, "he's over". Bull. gently, but firmly kicks the point. Such is the scene many times three as the incomparable Brodie. With the aid of his
teammates, weaves his way for a touchdown. Brodie has a very deceptive change of pace, a tricky sidestep, and excellent judgment at picking his holes through the opponent's line. He takes long strides. Has an easy rhythmic movement, and runs with enormous power for a man of his weight. He is a mudder of the first mud, playing some of his best games on a muddy field. Brodie will be back next fall. and we hope that he may gain the state-wide recognition due him.

(Murray State Yearbook-1930) HARLAN BRODIE, "Black Gold", halfback and captain-elect for season of 1930. Brodie hardly gained his usual prominence on account of injuries; nevertheless in the Lambuth game he flashed his old time form to lead the Thorobreds to victory.



	Hall of Fame Class of 1965 & 1967 Left to Right: Harlan Brodie, Walter Wells, John Powless, Joe Fulks, Floyd Burdette, Willard Bagwell, Howard Allen, and Hugh May