Tribute Wall

Marion, LA

Awarded: 2004

John David Crow '58 received his bachelor’s degree in general business in 1958. A member of the Aggie football team, Crow played on the 1957 Southwest Conference Championship team and was named Scholastic All-American. He was the first Aggie to be awarded the Heisman Memorial Trophy.



Upon graduation, Crow was the number one draft choice of the NFL Chicago Cardinals in 1958. He later played in St. Louis and San Francisco and was a Pro Bowl player in 1960, 1961, 1963 and 1966 before retiring in 1969. Crow went on to coach both collegiate and professional teams before returning to Texas A&M as Associate Athletic Director and later Athletic Director.



In recognition of his athletic career, Crow was honored by the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, and the Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame. He served Texas A&M as Director Emeritus of Texas A&M Letterman’s Association and was an ardent supporter of Texas A&M athletics. Crow also gave of his time and talents in service of various charitable organizations in his community and across the country.



Born in Marion, Louisiana, Crow and his wife, Carolyn, had three children, Analisa, Jeannie and their late son, John, Jr., as well as seven grandchildren.



John David Crow passed away on June 17, 2015.