Larry Hopkins (1988) - Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame

Larry Hopkins

Induction:
1988

Larry Hopkins played football at Wake Forest in 1970 and 1971. In only two years, Hopkins left his mark on the field and in the record books as one of the best Deacon rushers in history. As a fullback, Hopkins was a two-time All-ACC selection as Wake Forest had back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in the ACC era. In 1971, Hopkins led the ACC in rushing with 1,228 yards, still the best single season mark in Wake Forest history. He set a then school record of 111.6 yards per game.

Wake Forest fans may best remember "Hoppy" for his role in the Deacons' 14-13 victory against North Carolina in which he scored the winning touchdown as the Deacs ran to their first ACC championship in 1970.

Hopkins was just as adept in the classroom, earning Dean's List distinction in all four semesters. He was a serious student-athlete at a time when it was not heavily scrutinized or regulated. Hopkins used his education to enter the field of medicine. He completed his residency at the Medical College of Virginia and joined the Air Force, attaining the rank of Major.

Larry Hopkins returned to Winston-Salem in 1983 to continue his career as a physician and remained active with Wake Forest, serving on the Board of Trustees.

He was inducted into the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame in 1989.