Pokes Insider: Dave Hampton’s time has come – University of Wyoming Athletics

LARAMIE – Dave Hampton’s Wyoming career will not be lost to history.   The three-time Western Athletic Conference champion will be inducted into the UW Collegiate Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept. 11.   Hampton (1966-68) played during the “Golden Era” of Cowboy football, when his statistics were overshadowed while serving as Jim Kiick’s blocking back for two seasons.   Fifty-eight years after leaving Laramie to begin a lengthy NFL career, Hampton has received his hall call.   “It really was such a surprise,” said Hampton, who added that he is grateful for selection committee members Bill Schrage and Sally Ann Shurmur pushing for his inclusion in the 2026 class. “I didn’t even consider getting in so late after my career was up.”   Hampton played on offense, defense and returned kicks for the Pokes during his first two seasons.   In 1966, UW finished 10-1 with a victory over Florida State in the Sun Bowl. In 1967, the star-studded Cowboys finished the regular season 10-0 and ranked No. 6 before losing 20-13 to LSU in the Sugar Bowl.   In addition to Kiick, who helped the Miami Dolphins to a perfect season and a Super Bowl victory in 1972
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