Roger S. Penske/Lehigh Athletics Hall of Fame
McQuilken, Kim E.
Kim E. McQuilken
- Induction:
- 1995
- Class:
- 1974
A College Division All-American, Kim McQuilken is considered the first in a great line of passing quarterbacks for Lehigh. With the Engineers, he once held virtually every passing record after completing 516 passes for 6,996 yards and 37 touchdowns in his career.
In nine losing campaigns before he took over the quarterback job, Lehigh had won a total of 18 games. In his three years, the Engineers won 20 games, including three straight victories over Lafayette, and made their first NCAA postseason appearance against Western Kentucky. McQuilken was especially effective against Lafayette as he was the first star to win back-to-back Most Valuable Player honors in the game.
Following his Lehigh career, McQuilken’s success continued in the National Football League as he played eight professional seasons, four with the Atlanta Falcons, three with the Washington Redskins and one in the United States Football League with the Washington Federals.
McQuilken has stayed active off the field as the Vice President for Sports and Brand Licensing at Turner Home Entertainment. Recent local fans are probably most familiar with seeing him serve as a television analyst for Lehigh Football.
“The Lehigh experience for me actually started in high school where I had the good fortune to be coached by Lehigh grad Fritz Halfacre,” McQuilken said. “Fritz introduced me to the University that has led to a succession of lifelong relationships. I am proud to share this award with all the teammates, coaches and administrators who have played such a large role in any of the success I have experienced.”
McQuilken and his wife have two sons, Scott and Brett, the former a Lehigh graduate.
In nine losing campaigns before he took over the quarterback job, Lehigh had won a total of 18 games. In his three years, the Engineers won 20 games, including three straight victories over Lafayette, and made their first NCAA postseason appearance against Western Kentucky. McQuilken was especially effective against Lafayette as he was the first star to win back-to-back Most Valuable Player honors in the game.
Following his Lehigh career, McQuilken’s success continued in the National Football League as he played eight professional seasons, four with the Atlanta Falcons, three with the Washington Redskins and one in the United States Football League with the Washington Federals.
McQuilken has stayed active off the field as the Vice President for Sports and Brand Licensing at Turner Home Entertainment. Recent local fans are probably most familiar with seeing him serve as a television analyst for Lehigh Football.
“The Lehigh experience for me actually started in high school where I had the good fortune to be coached by Lehigh grad Fritz Halfacre,” McQuilken said. “Fritz introduced me to the University that has led to a succession of lifelong relationships. I am proud to share this award with all the teammates, coaches and administrators who have played such a large role in any of the success I have experienced.”
McQuilken and his wife have two sons, Scott and Brett, the former a Lehigh graduate.
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