University of Massachusets Athletics
Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 1969
- Class:
- 1934
A three-time letterwinner from 1931-33, Lou Bush was UMass' first all-American in football and still holds many UMass records more than 80 years after his last game as an "Aggie".
Bush was phenomenal in 1931 and 1932, scoring 39 touchdowns over that span, an average of over two per game. In his first year of collegiate football in 1931, Bush led the nation in touchdowns with 20. Bush finished at UMass with 45 touchdowns, before his career was cut short by an early-season injury during his senior campaign.
Beside setting UMass season (20) and career (45) marks for touchdowns, Bush also established the game record, twice scoring five touchdowns (vs. Wagner in 1931 and Cooper Union in 1932). One of his five-touchdown performances led UMass to its largest victory ever, a 77-0 thrashing of Wagner in 1931.
While at UMass, Bush also played baseball and basketball, and was a member of the school's only undefeated basketball team (12-0) in 1934. As a member of the baseball team, Bush helped UMass to a 26-16 record, and later signed a professional contract to play with the Boston Braves of the National League.
Bush was a charter member of the UMass Athletics Hall of Fame and was inducted in 1969.
