[1] Kay helped clear the way for Bob Smith, the team's first 500-yard rusher since Ozzie Simmons in 1936.

[2][3] He was selected second-team All-American[4] and first-team All-Big Nine by the Associated Press.

[2] In his final game, he blocked a punt and recovered it in the end zone for an Iowa touchdown in a win over Boston University.

[11] Kay signed a one-year contract reportedly worth $6,750.

[12] He entered the draft injured and unfortunately, never played a professional game.