Worley, Huskies' Interception King and NCAA Record-Holder, dies at 74

Washington Huskies on SI: Elven “Al” Worley, a consensus All-American safety for the University of Washington and the NCAA record-holder with an incredible 14 interceptions in a season, died on December 14 in Eugene, Oregon. Worley, 74, suffered from Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

The highly intuitive defensive back from Wenatchee, Washington, pulled a feat that may never be surpassed when he stole nearly every pass thrown his way over a 10-game schedule in 1968, averaging 1.4 interceptions per game.

Worley, Huskies' Interception King and NCAA Record-Holder, dies at 74

The UW safety broke the national record in 1968 with pass thefts in seven of 10 games and as many as four in a game.

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