Hall of Fame
Lloyd Moore arrived in Durango on September 9, 1963, thanks to an early discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps. Although he missed every two-a-day practice and the first week of classes, he was inserted into the starting lineup eight days after his arrival and helped the Raiders upset Northern Colorado 13-7 in Fort
Lewis College's first game as a four-year school.
A four-year starter who played on the offense, defense, and special teams, Mr. Moore was the only player in school history to lead the team in rushing, receiving, all-purpose yardage and scoring for four straight seasons.
Nearly 30 years since hanging up his cleats in 1966, at the time of his induction, several of Mr. Moore's records still stood, including longest pass reception (90 yards), most rushing touchdowns (25), highest career rushing average (5.6 yards per carry), and highest career receiving average (19.3 yards per catch).
Mr. Moore became Fort Lewis College's first four-year college player to earn All-American accolades when he received honorable mention on the Associated Press Little All-America squad in 1966.
Upon leaving Fort Lewis College, he accepted a graduate assistantship at New Mexico Highlands University, where he received his master's degree and stayed on as a full-time assistant through the 1970 season. While at Highlands, Mr. Moore had the opportunity to coach Carl Garrett and Don Woods, both of whom went on to win Rookie of the Year awards in the National Football League.
His coaching career included stops at Stephen F. Austin University, Wichita State University and, finally, Fort Lewis College, where he spent three years as an assistant under Jay McNitt and Sheldon Keresey.
Since 1978, Mr. Moore has lived in Durango, working for Northwest Transport and Sweeney Turner Insurance. He was active with the Durango Elks Lodge #507, and served as exalted ruler and chairman of the trustees.
