Central State University Athletics

Prior to his arrival on the campus of Central State University, Dave Dunham was considered a blue chip recruit playing as an offensive tackle at Toledo Catholic Central High School. His high school honors included being named to the All-City, All-Division and All-Ohio teams.

As a freshman, the 6'6, 285 pound Dunham quickly earned a starting position for the Marauders in the fall of 1981.

Dunham was the only offensive tackle to start all four seasons during the tenure of legendary Head Coach Billy Joe. From 1981 to 1984, Dunham was a model of consistency while playing in 97% of the plays on offense.

Dunham helped create running lanes for CSU Hall of Fame running back Mark Corbin while providing pass protection for Hall of Fame quarterback James Woody.

"Dave was a very determined and powerful anchor for our offensive line," Corbin said. "Quite frankly, I would not have achieved the level of success without Dave's presence upfront. He was and continues to be a character guy. As a player, we all knew we could count on Dave to get the job done on the field."

With Dunham paving the way for the offense, the Marauders concluded the 1983 season with a perfect 12-0 record and finished the post-season as the NCAA Div. II Runner-Up. The Marauders followed up the 1983 campaign with a 9-2 mark in 1984 and another NCAA Div. II playoff appearance.

"We relied heavily on Dave to protect the quarterback's blindside. He was equally as impressive paving the way for our tremendous running attack. Whenever I needed a big play or a big block, I could always rely on Dave to step up and execute," said Coach Joe. "Dave's tremendous talent on the field was unmatched while his integrity and character are beyond reproach."

Dunham is one of the most decorated offensive lineman in the history of Central State University football. His accolades include Kodak First Team All-American, NAIA All-American, Bannister Sports Network All-American, Sheridan Black College First Team All-American, Independent College Offensive Player of the Year and Black College Sports First-Team All-American.