The 1940s was the most successful decade in William & Mary football history. The Indians (Tribe) amassed more wins than any other decade (and this includes a non-existent 1943 season due to World War II), had the largest positive-point differential, won two conference championships and qualified for back-to-back bowl games in 1947 and 1948. There were 24 National Football League (NFL) Draft selections, which is the most all-time for William & Mary in a single decade. Among the draftees were Garrard "Buster" Ramsey (1943), Ralph Sazio (1947) and Lou Creekmur (1948). These three players were later enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame, Canadian Football Hall of Fame and NFL Hall of Fame, respectively.