Huard, a Waterville native, played three seasons at Maine, beginning in 1963. Twice he was named a first-team All-American, in 1965 and 66. In 2014, he became the first-ever Mainer to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

One of the greatest football players to ever don a University of Maine uniform has died.The legendary Hohn Huard passed away peacefully Wednes

UMaine football legend John Huard has passed away at 80 years old. Huard was drafted by the Denver Broncos with the 113th pick in the 1967 AFL/NFL Draft. He also played for the New Orleans Saints, Montreal Alouettes,