Ouachita Athletics Hall of Fame
John Floyd was a two-sport athlete in the 1930s, playing on the Ouachita football and track & field teams.
The Nashville, Ark., native was named captain at the start of the 1934 season and played left tackle. He was tabbed the “War Horse” of the offensive line in 1932 and a four-team member of the All-State team. He was a four-year letterman and starter at Ouachita, while playing under head coaches J.H. “Bo” Rowland, Otis Galloway and W.I. “Bill” Walton.
In track and field, Floyd competed in shot and discus. He helped guide Ouachita to second place at the state meet, including taking first in the shot put and discus. He also earned a state record of 144 feet in the discus.
