University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

Jack Losch
Sport: Football
Year Inducted: 1987

Biography

One of only a handful of University of Miami athletes who has starred in three sports, football, baseball and track, Jack Loschmade his name best known to Hurricane fans by his exploits on the Orange Bowl field. A three year standout as a halfback and defensive back, from 1953 to 1955, Losch accounted for 503 yards in career rushing, a 7.9 yards per carry average and 247 yards receiving, 22.5 yards per catch, while pacing the Hurricanes to a 18-9 record. And, despite the recent success of offensive explosiveness, Losch's records for longest run from scrmmage, 90 yards vs. Bucknell in 1955, and rushing average per carry, 9.06 in 1955, still rank among the tops in Hurricane history. He was UM's top sprinter for three years in track and played catcher for the Canes baseball team. Jack Losch was truely a three sport star.