Yesterday's countdown spotlight took a look at the patriarch of Arizona State football's First Family. Today, we look at a different program legend in fullback Ben Malone.
Born in Texas but raised in Eloy, Arizona, Malone was a bit of a legacy recruit for the Sun Devils. His older brother, Art Malone, had just graduated from Arizona State with a decorated career, capped off by being selected in the second round of the NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
Hoping for a similar career path, Ben Malone followed his brothers footsteps to Tempe. There, he was part of a sensational backfield that was highlighted by Woody Green, who still holds the record for most career rushing yards at Arizona State.