| "Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A." | |
|---|---|
 Cover of the 1950 sheet music to "Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A." | |
| Song | |
| Written | 1950 |
| Composer(s) | Ruth Roberts |
| Lyricist(s) | Gene Piller, Bill Katz |
| Audio sample | |
An excerpt of Winterhalter's 1950 recording of "Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A." | |
"Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A." is a sports anthem, novelty song, and jazz march by American songwriter Ruth Roberts. First recorded by Hugo Winterhalter in 1950, it became one of the most frequently heard songs on American radio during that year's college football season. It was later covered by a number of other artists, including Percy Faith and The Crew-Cuts. Lyrically associated with gridiron football, it is a staple in the repertoire of some college and high school marching bands and is particularly associated with the University of Nebraska.