Varsity D Association Hall of Fame
Donis Toler '88 was a four-year letter winner and three-time All-NCAC performer in football. After blocking as a fullback for Denison's All-American career rushing leader Chris Spriggs '87 for the first two years of his career, Toler then rushed for 1,010 yards and 11 touchdowns and was named first-team All-NCAC as a junior in 1987. He then rushed for another 932 yards and 10 more touchdowns and was named second-team All-Conference as a senior in 1988. Toler was a rookie member of Denison's undefeated championship team in 1985, and he earned his first All-Conference recognition (honorable mention) in 1986. He ranks seventh in career rushing yards (2,574), ninth in rushing attempts (563), and eighth in rushing touchdowns (30) among all Denison football players in the program's 132-year history. He also caught 47 passes for 421 yards and three touchdowns in his career.
Toler earned his bachelor of arts degree from Denison in speech communications.
