Steve Tensi (1981) - Florida State Athletics Hall of Fame

Steve Tensi

Induction:
1981

In 1961 a tall quarterback from Cincinnati came to Florida State and stayed four years to rewrite all Seminole passing records. Steve Tensi completed 275 passes in 508 attempts for 3,697 yards. His throws accounted for 33 touchdowns. These four standards, as well as his 3,609 yards in total offense, all became career offense marks. In addition, he established records in every passing category over a single season. On the end of many of his throws was Fred Biletnikoff and the combination of Tensi quarterbacked the '64 Tribe to a 9-1-1 record which included FSU's first victory over Florida and a victory over Oklahoma in the Gator Bowl. In that Gator Bowl Tensi completed 5 TD passes, still a record for all bowl games. After graduation Tensi played for several years for San Diego and Denver in the NFL. On and off the field Steve Tensi has represented Florida State well.