Dick Abbot (1987) - Hall of Fame - Western Illinois University Athletics

Hall of Fame

Dick Abbot

Class
Induction

1987
Sport(s)

Track & Field, Cross Country

Dick Abbot,1987 - Dick was head track and cross country coach from 1958-1968. Western enjoyed tremendous success under Coach Abbot, and in one stretch had 27 consecutive dual-meet wins. From 1964-68, he was a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee and in 1967 he was manager of the U.S. Track and Field Team at the Pan American Games.

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