Dave Haubner

Football
Offensive Lineman
(1982-85)

Inducted 2002

Dave Haubner starred as a four-year offensive guard for the University of New Haven football team.  Haubner helped the team post its first winning season as a Division II program in 1985.  The Hall of Fame inductee became the first New Haven football player to earn Kodak All-America honors and was also the first to garner a spot on two All-America teams in the same season.  He received Kodak and Associated Press Small College All-America honors as a senior.  Haubner opened the door for other football players as 21 have been named All-Americans since 1985.  In addition to those honors, Haubner was also an All-ECAC and All-New England lineman in both 1984 and 1985.  Behind his play, the New Haven offense gained better than 10,000 yards and scored more than 625 points.  Haubner protected a quarterback, Paul Kelly, who threw for 4,732 career yards, placing fifth in school history.  During the 1985 season Haubner helped his team to two of the greatest wins in New Haven history.  The Chargers defeated nationally ranked Towson State and secured their first win over cross city rival Southern Connecticut.