The Legacy of No. 60
The University of Tennessee first fielded a football team in 1891, laying the foundation for a program that would eventually claim six national championships and 16 conference titles.
Jersey number 60 made its debut in 1937 when Melvin Herring donned the number, marking the start of a lineage that would stretch across decades of Volunteer football.
The number gained particular resonance during championship seasons, most notably in 1998 when Matt Goodin wore it en route to the Vols' most recent national title.
Other players who have carried the number during periods of glory include Stan Himelsbaugh, Bill Pearman, and a host of others whose contributions helped cement Tennessee's storied legacy.
Over the years, the list of Volunteers who have sported No. 60 has expanded to include figures such as Wallace Cantrell, Ermal Howard, Charles Snowden, Albert Boehmer, Tom Blake, Harry Johnson, Darris McCord, Charles Coffey, Jack Edgmon, Wade Cormany, Bob Brown, Larry Richards, Ed Phillips, Robbie Franklin, John Keller, Gene Killian, Ed Sears, Leo Milewicz, Rhea Laws, Steve White, Jim Noonan, Alexander Mills, Tony Williams, Dwayne Williamson, Robbin Perry, Jim Fenwick, Ralph Nelson, Robert Stolarick, Chavis Smith, Kirk Swearinger, Carson Anderson, Austin Sanders, Michael Raymond, Alton Stephens, and Jeremias Heard.
While the jersey itself is a symbol of tradition, it also reflects the evolving narrative of Tennessee football — a blend of early pioneers, mid‑century powerhouses, and modern‑era standouts who have all left their mark on the program's rich history.