Smith College

Roland “Esby” Esbjornson was a coach and instructor at then-named Glassboro State Teachers College, while also serving as athletic director during the beginnings of the Profs’ athletic program.
 
He started the college’s basketball and baseball programs, serving as the head coach for each, in basketball from 1938 to 1949 and in baseball in 1941 and from 1947 to 1955.
 
The University’s gymnasium is named for Esbjornson.