Highland Community College Athletic Hall of Fame
Inducted August 23, 1997-
Robert Dale McDowell loved his football rough and tough. This comment, often heard even today, was expressed by teammates, coaches, and fans. Bob was an anchor on the 1956 8-0 football team that won the Interstate Conference Championship, which was nationally ranked by the National Junior College Athletic Association polls, and is the only undefeated football team in Highland Community College history. Bob's efforts were recognized twice by the National Junior College Athletics Association as a member of the All-American football team. He was honorable mention in 1955 and a first team member in 1956. He was a member of the first team Interstate Conference All-Conference football team in 1956. While attending Highland, Bob also lettered two years in track, as well as serving as class president his sophomore year.
