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Rowan University - Glassboro State College Hall of Fame

Richard Wackar

Richard Wackar

  • Class
  • Induction
    1993
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball, Football, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf
Coach Wackar contributed to the College as a health and physical education professor and coach for 32 years. He coached four different sports and won 20 team championships. He is the only NJAC coach to have won a conference title in four different sports.
 
His accomplishments included three first place championships, three second place finishes and 100 wins in basketball (1956-62). In cross country (1957-62), he guided the Profs to two conference titles, two district titles and an appearance in the national championship.
 
As football coach (1963-80), Wackar recorded five NJAC Championships and one Eastern conference title. Four of his football players earned All-America honors and one played professionally. In golf (1964-88), he compiled over 200 wins, seven conference championships and 14 individual champions. Three of his golfers were All-Americans and seven were pros.
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