Jack Vivian (2008) - Hall of Fame - Bowling Green State University Athletics

Jack Vivian

Induction:
2008

Jack Vivian, a native of Strathroy, Ontario, was instrumental in getting the hockey program off the ground at BGSU. He began his collegiate career at Vermont, where he played hockey in the winter of 1962. Vivian then transferred to Adrian (Mich.) College, where he earned eight letters in football and wrestling, and was named the school's Outstanding Senior Athlete in 1966. After coming to Bowling Green, where he completed his Master's degree in 1967, he was hired as an instructor in the Health and Physical Education Department, and also took the reins of the hockey program.

Vivian led the Falcons to an impressive 44-9-2 mark in two years at the club level, before helping the program make the move to the varsity level. He led the Falcons to a 68-53-8 record in his four seasons at the helm of the varsity, with his first two teams winning Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association titles. Vivian's 1971-72 team compiled a 21-10-2 record, the best during his tenure. He also was instrumental in the formation of the CCHA. and his '72-73 team won the program's first CCHA Tournament, beating Saint Louis and Ohio State at the BGSU Ice Arena.

Jack Vivian was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008.