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1950-51 men’s basketball team. (Front row, left to right) Donald Little, ’52, Maurice Fowler, ’52, Owen Perkins, ’52. (Second row) Cedric Dempsey, ’54, Robert Eggleston, ’51, Ernest Hurst, ’57, John Porter, ’53, Charles Frost, ’52.
1980 men’s track and field team. (Front row, left to right) Philip Brewster, ’81, Andy Harder,’80, Keith Roberts, ’81, Patrick Kennell, ’82. (Second row) Ruth Lessard (for Ron Lessard, ’82), James Carr, ’81, Patrick Blakley, ’83, Charles Knoll, ’83, Stephen Meads, ’82, Alan Gamble, ’82, coach David Egnatuk, ’71.
John R. Taylor, ’55
Other members of the team included: Chuck Balciulis, Max Berry, Robert Betz, Ralph Boe, Robert Clark, Cedric Dempsey, Dennis Druckamiller, Ken Edwards, Gerald Flanagan, Maurice Fowler, Phil Fowler, Charles Frost, Ernest Hurst, Jack Kaull, Don Little, Willard Meader, Claudius Miller, Charles Mohl, Arnold Pinkney, and Allan Rufe. Owen Perkins was the team manager.
A four-time letter winner in both football and track, Jack Taylor was a member of the Britons’ 1954 and 1955 track and field squads that claimed MIAA championships. He earned a pair of individual league titles on the track, winning the 120yard high hurdles in 1953 and 1954. During an 18-year coaching career, Taylor assisted with the 1967 Wyoming football team that went on to compete in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 1968. Taylor also served for 13 years as an athletic administrator. Now retired, he lives in Alanson.
Teams 1950-51 Men’s Basketball Team The 1950-51 men’s basketball team gave Albion its third MIAA championship under coach Walter Sprandel. The squad surged to the championship by setting a school record and winning its final 13 games. Bob Eggleston was the MIAA’s MVP, and John Porter was the league’s scoring champion. Porter, who scored what was then a school-record 277 points for the entire season, totaled 155 points in 10 league contests. Eggleston averaged 10.9 points in the 10 league games. Dick Allen, who averaged 11.4 points in 10 MIAA games, joined Eggleston and Porter on the 10-man All-MIAA squad. Allen left Albion with the school record for most points in a four-year career (725).
1980 Men’s Track & Field Team In 1980, Albion won the second of five consecutive MIAA track and field championships under coach Dave Egnatuk. The Britons soundly defeated their opponents, as the closest margin of victory in a league dual meet was a 29-point triumph over Hope College. Their dual meet record for the season was 6-0. Boosted by three individual titles and two winning relays, Albion also took first place at
the MIAA championship meet. Tracy Garner leaped 6 feet, 11 inches to win the first of four league titles in the high jump. Dexter Davis emerged victorious in the long jump, while Ron Lessard was the first runner to cross the finish line in the 10,000-meter run. The Britons also won the 440-yard and mile relay events. Other team members included: Dan Armstrong, Pat Blakley, Kenneth Bray, Philip Brewster, James Carr, James Connelly, Alan Gamble, Don Gmelin, Edwin Greenman, Douglas Greer, Andy Harder, Tim Hartson, Martin Hoffmeister, Robert Jones, Mike Jurasek, Pat Kennell, Charles Knoll, Andrew Krafsur, Barry Lonik, Steve Meads, Charles Neilson, Cameron Owens, John Pako, Martin Popp, Steve Radashaw, Keith Roberts, Dennis Rouwhorst, Eric Smith, Mark Smith, Scott Smythe, Doug Treadwell, David VanderKooy, David Vercoe, Richard Vermeulen, and Gary Zavislak.
In search of athletic excellence Albion College’s Hall of Fame honors individuals who made exceptional contributions to the field of athletics, either as students or as alumni. Plaques honoring these inductees are on display in the main hallway of the Dow Recreation and Wellness Center. Any Albion alumnus/a may submit names of candidates for consideration by the selection committee. Simply review the criteria listed and complete the nomination form. All nominations must be received no later than April 1, 2003. If you need information about past Hall of Fame inductees or the selection process, please contact Marcia Hepler Starkey, ’74, director of alumni and parent relations, 517/ 629-0284 ; e-mail: mstarkey@albion.edu.
Selection criteria Individual • The nominee, if an athlete, must have been out of Albion College at least 10 years. • The nominee, if an athlete, must have earned two letters in one sport or one letter in three or more sports. • The nominee does not necessarily have to be a graduate of Albion, but must have been a former student.
Coach/athletic administrator/athletic trainer/student manager • The nominee in cases of coaches, athletic administrators or others need not necessarily have been a former student, but must have served the College for at least 10 years. Student managers must have been a student at Albion College and served all 4 years. • The nominee can be selected immediately after leaving the institution or immediately after retirement. The student managers must wait 10 years.
Team • The team must have won an MIAA Championship. • The team would be eligible 10 years after competition.
Athletic Hall of Fame nominations Name of nominee____________________________________________Class year___________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ City_________________________________________State_________Zip___________________ Name of sports participated in and years _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Name of nominator__________________________________________Class year____________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ City_________________________________________State_________Zip__________________ Please briefly state why you believe this individual should be considered for the Albion College Hall of Fame. Mail this form to: Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224. Deadline: April 1, 2003.