Lincoln University of Missouri Athletics

The quarterback and kicker for the Blue Tigers from 1966-69, Ron Stuart led Lincoln to a 23-12-1 record. Despite playing in an era when Lincoln ran the ball far more often than it passed, Stuart threw for 2,454 yards, which still ranks as the sixth-most in LU's career history. Stuart was the program's total offense leader in 1968 and 1969, compiling 930 yards and 920 yards, respectively, and was the Blue Tigers' leading scorer with 44 points in 1968. In 1970, Stuart became the first-ever recipient of the Jefferson City Jaycees Outstanding Athlete Award, and was a Dean's List student as well as an ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate. Stuart served with the United States Army for more than 24 years, retiring with the rank of colonel in 1995. In 1994, he was inducted into the Lincoln University ROTC Hall of Fame.