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Cuff was a fullback and blocking back on the Marquette team that played TCU in the first Cotton Bowl game (1937) and played for Marquette from 1934-36. As a gridder, he spent much of his time opening scoring lanes for his teammates but also found time to average six yards per carry when called upon. He was also the university heavyweight boxing champion and school record holder in the javelin.
Inducted into the Marquette Hall of Fame in 1988.
Cuff played professionally for three teams: New York Giants (1937-1945), Chicago Cardinals (1946), and the Green Bay Packers (1947), totaling eleven seasons and 109 games played.
As a New York Giant, he established himself as one of the best defensive backs and place kickers in the National Football League. He led the Giants in rushing and scoring and was named on all-league teams at both fullback and halfback. His jersey number, 14, was retired by the pro club.