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auto Ernie Cheatham

Ernie Cheatham

  • Class
    1952
  • Induction
    1986
  • Sport(s)
    Football

One of the greatest tackles to ever play college football in Southern California. Was a draft selection of the Pittsburgh Steelers after his junior year of 1950 Enjoyed a distinguished career in professional sports Was affectionately nicknamed "The Elephant Boy" for his large size (248 pounds) and quick movement a foot in anchoring the Loyola Defensive Line.

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