Hall of Fame
Position: Tight End
Years: 1974-1977
Place of Birth: Portland, OR
Date of Birth: Jan 09, 1956
Jersey Number: 81
Height: 6-4
Weight: 249
High School: Brockton, MA (Brockton HS)
Ken MacAfee was the classic tight end for Notre Dame from 1974 through 1977. He stood 6-4 in height, weighed 249 pounds, and was a powerful blocker and a gifted pass receiver. He made All-America three times. In 1977 he also was Academic All-America, won the Walter Camp player of the Year Award , and was third in voting for the Heisman Trophy. That year he caught 54 passes for 797 yards and six touchdowns. In his time Notre Dame had a 38-9 record and was national champion in 1977. MacAfee played with the San Francisco 49ers in 1978-79. He enrolled in dental school at the University of Pennsylvania and obtained his degree in 1983. He set up a practice in dentistry and oral surgery and taught at the University of Pennsylvania. Along with his dental work, he became active in United Way, Health Volunteers Overseas, Physicians Fighting Cancer, Homes for Homeless, AIDS Awareness Center, and Home for Wayward Children.
