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Sports
College Athletics
(Note: The names of colleges and universities associated with the following
men were those at the time of their selection as Significant Sig. Updates and
links are included for many. If you know of any relevant link to any of these
Significant Sigs, please let me know.)
- College Athletic Directors:
- Dr. David O. Matthews (1979),
Professor, Director and Developer of largest recreational sports program in
U.S.: University of Illinois
- John D. Bridgers (1985), Director of
Athletics: University of New Mexico
- Frederick A. Schaus (1985),
Director of Athletics: West Virginia University
- Carl Ullrich (1987),
Athletic Director: U.S. Academy at West Point
- Robert ``Joe" Dean
(1989), Director of Athletics: Louisiana State University
- College Baseball:
- Frank Sancet (1971), Head Baseball Coach: University of
Arizona; he is one of the Top 10 All-Time Winningest Coaches (The university
has named its new baseball field
"Frank
Sancet Field")
-
Larry L. Cochell (1995), Varsity
baseball coach, Oklahoma University
- College Basketball:
- A.C. "Dutch" Lonbord (1977), former
Director of Athletics: Kansas and Olympic basketball coach
- John M. Orr (1977), Head Basketball Coach: University of
Michigan, National Coach of the Year
- Eddie Sutton (1979), Coach of the Year (Stated as one of
the greatest feats
in NCAA history: "Eddie Sutton is the only coach to guide
teams from four schools to the tournament: OSU, Creighton, Arkansas, and
Kentucky.") and Head Basketball Coach: University of Arkansas (
President Clinton makes a special effort to
attend games when he can.)
- Darrell D. Hedric (1985), Head basketball coach: Miami
University (Ohio)
- F. LaDell Anderson (1987), Head basketball coach: Bringham
Young University
-
Richard L. Van Scyoc (1995), State
champion and winningest high school basketball coach in Illinois history
- College football:
- Fielding H. Yost (1941), Head Football
Coach: University of Michigan (The University has honored Yost on campus:
Fielding
Yost Ice Arena
- W. W. "Woody" Hayes (1959), Head
Football Coach: Ohio State (The University has preserved Hayes'
accomplishments by naming its athletic center
"Woody Hayes Athletic Center"
- Chalmers W. "Bump" Elliott (1967), Michigan
football coach
- Peter R. Elliott (1967), head football coach
- John Pont (1969), Head Football Coach: Indiana
- Robert L., Blackman (1971), Head Football coach: University
of Illinois
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-
John T. Majors (1973), head football coach: Iowa State
and University of Pittsburgh (pictured left)
- Fred S. Akers (1983), Head football coach: University of
Texas
- James C. Young (1983), Head football coach: West Point,
Purdue, and U.S. Military Academy
- William S. Arnsparger, Jr. (1985), Head football coach:
Louisiana State University; currently Head Coach for the Rice Owls
-
Kenneth W. Hatfield (1985), Head football
coach: University of Arkansas
- Donald T. Larson (1987), Head football coach: Illinois
Wesleyan University
- Swimming and Diving:
- Hobart "Hobie" Billingsley (1975),
Diving Coach, Indiana University; past Olympic Coach
- L. George McMillion (1985), Head swimming coach:
Southern Methodist University (pictured right)
- College Track and Field:
- Dr. Donald C. Seaton (1985), former
track coach: University of Illinois and University of Kentucky
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-
William S. Dellinger (1989), Head track coach:
University of Oregon (pictured right)
- Robert E. Larsen (1991), Head Track Coach: UCLA
Professional Sports
(Note: The names of specific teams mentioned with each of the following men
were those at the time of selection as Significant Sig.)
Adventurers:
Golf:
- Charley Boswell (1961), 12-time national blind golfer's
champion
- James R. Carpenter (1989), Director of Golf: University of
Mississippi and President of P.G.A.
- Hord Hardin (1991), Chairman:
Master's golf tournament
Horse Racing:
- Harold C. Ramser (1981), thoroughbred horse breeder
- Burton J. Kinerk (1995), Attorney, owner of top-raked race
horse (Corker ran in the Kentucky Derby), and Treasurer of the
University of Arizona Foundation
Olympics:
- William Hybl (1993), Chairman: U.S. Olympic
Committee
Professional Baseball:
- Dick Groat (1961), shortstop for
Pittsburgh Pirates and National League's Most Valuable Player
- William M. Allyn (1969), President: Chicago White Sox
-
James A. Palmer (1973),
professional baseball player: Baltimore Orioles; inducted into
Baseball Hall of Fame
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- Robert B. Friend (1977), former pitcher:
Pittsburgh Pirates (pictured left)
- William S. Werber (1979),13-year pro baseball player and
stolen bases leader
-
Bill Buckner (1981), first baseman: Chicago Cubs
(The newly-released book One Pitch Away recalls
that fateful
moment Buckner will never forget.)
- Bobby B. Winkles (1985), Director of Player Development:
Chicago White Sox
- Michael D.
McClure (1987), Vice-President for Marketing: Chicago White
Sox
- William Y. Giles (1989), President: Philadelphia Phillies
-
Robert J. Valentine (1989), Manager: Texas Rangers (Visit
one-of-a-kind
Bobby Valentine's
Sports Gallery Cafe if you are in Arlington, Texas. (pictured
right)
- Don Slaught (1993), catcher: Pittsburgh Pirates
Professional Basketball:
- Stan Albeck (1983), Head Basketball
Coach: New Jersey Nets
- Jack W. Sikma (1983), All-Star basketball
player: Seattle Supersonics
-
Barry A. Ackerley (1985), Owner:
Seattle Supersonics
- Clyde E. Lovellette (1989), former Pro Basketball player,
named to Hall of Fame
Professional Football:
- Kenneth S. Adams, Jr. (1963), Owner: Houston Oilers and
President: Ada Oil Co.
- Edwin J. Anderson (1963), General Manager: Detroit Lions
- Merlin J. Olsen (1971), professional football player
(Los Angeles Rams) and TV sportscaster; inducted into Football Hall of Fame
in 1982
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- Lou H. Suban (1971), Coach of Denver Broncos and Buffalo
Bills
-
Henry "Hank" Stram (1971), Coach: Kansas City
Chiefs;
sports moderator for CBS radio (pictured left)
-
Michael K. Ditka (1973), former football
player (Dallas Cowboys) and head coach (Chicago Bears) and NBC sportscaster;
inducted into Football Hall of Fame in 1988
- Robert A. Griese (1973), quarterback for
Miami Dolphins; inducted into Football Hall of Fame in 1990
- Chuck Howley (1973), football player: Dallas Cowboys (The
only Super Bowls MVP to be chosen from a losing team: Dallas lost to Baltimore
16-13 in Super Bowl V.)
-
Bronko Nagurski (1973), retired football player; inducted
into
Football Hall of Fame in 1963
- James L. Bakken (1977), Place kicker: St.
Louis Cardinals
- James B. Turner (1977), Place kicker: Denver Broncos
-
Don R. Hutson (1979), former football player
(Green Bay Packers) and member of Hall of Fame
- Clarence "Ace" Parker (1979), former football
player and member of football Hall of Fame
- Jack Patera (1981), Head football coach: Seattle Seahawks
- Charles "Andy" Russell (1981), All-Pro linebacker:
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Ronald J. Kramer (1983),
All-Pro football player and President: Ron Kramer Industries
- John A. Robinson (1983), Head football coach: University
of Southern California and Los Angeles Rams
- Douglas J. Dieken (1985), Offensive left tackle:
Cleveland Browns
- John E. McVay (1985), General Manager: San Francisco
49ers
- Edward A. White (1985), Offensive guard: San Diego Chargers
- David T. Jennings (1987), Punter: New York Jets
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Robert T. Trumpy (1989), NBC Sports broadcaster,
former Cincinnati Bengals tight end (pictured right)
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Jim Everett III (1991), Los Angeles Rams
quarterback (pictured left)
- Mike Holmgren (1993), Head Coach: Green Bay Packers
Professional Hockey:
- John W. McCloskey (1987), General Manager: Detroit Pistons
- John A. Ziegler (1987), President: National Hockey League
and Hockey Hall of Famer in 1987
-
Lloyd H. Pettit (1991), Milwaukee business man and
owner of Milwaukee
Admirals Hockey Team
Professional Tennis:
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Marion A. ``Tony" Trabert (1973), former Wimbleton
Champion and Davis Cup Captain; winner of U. S. Open in 1953 and 1955,
Australian Open in 1955, French Open in 1954 and 1955, and U. S. Open Doubles
Champion (with Vic Seixas) in 1955
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