Pat McHugh graduated in 1942, fought in World War II, and returned in 1946 to be drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Eddie McAshan became the first African American to start at quarterback for a major Southeastern university during the peak of the Civil Rights Movement.
Of the four, two men transferred from archrival University of Georgia and ironically defeated the Bulldogs three times in four meetings including the first contest of Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate.
The following quarterbacks were the leading passer for the Yellow Jackets each season the team was a member of the Southeastern Conference.
The following players were the leading quarters for the Yellow Jackets each season the team was a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association.