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J. Arthur "Shorty" Hoch (1978): "I was one of those who had the privilege of playing under Coach Hargiss. In fact, he was my coach all of my years in college, 1924-27. Coach Hargiss was not only a great football and track coach but, along with his coaching, he tried to instill in his players those values that would develop character and make them worthy citizens. He was known nationally as a coach and also as a speaker. He had that rare ability of being able to remember names and could call hundreds of people by name. His invigorating spirit and charisma made it a joy to be around him. I feel that my life has been greatly enriched by the opportunity I had to walk a distance with him. Someone has written: Bill Hargiss played the game right and tried to teach others to do the same." Here is testimony from former athletes: George "Speed" Atkeson, Football All-Conference Jim Bausch, Olympic Gold Medalist Frank Boyd, Publisher Tom Butcher, M.D. Clyde Coffman, Olympics and AAU champion Glenn Cunningham, World record holder Elwyn Dees, NCAA champion Bob Dole, US Senator from Kansas Brutus Hamilton track coach Menzo Hainline, All conference football Howard Hobson, Publisher Gene Kemper, Editor and Publisher John Kuck, Olympic Gold Medalist Red Markley, Kansas and Rocky Mountain Conference football official Marion Miller, Director, Olympic Committee Thomas Portwood, Supt. of Schools, San Antonio Elmer Schaake All conference football Arthur Schabinger Hall of Fame Coach Dale Shannon, District Court Judge Carnie Smith, NAIA Coach of the year 1961 Oscar Stauffer, Publisher Topeka Hugo Wedell, Kansas Supreme Court Justice Fran Welch, Hall of Fame Coach |
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