Bowling Green State University Athletics
Hall of Fame

Robert Whittaker
- Induction:
- 1968
....Had some of BG's top track teams.....Won he All-Ohio meet in 1944 with an undefeated season....Also undefeated in 1948....Came to BG after an outstanding career at Sandusky High (87-20-2) where he had some of Ohio's top football and track teams winning 38 consecutive games from 1932-36....Associate professor of health and pyhsical education....The new BG track is named in his honor.
Robert Whittaker served the university in a multitude of capacities during his time as a Falcon coach. From 1941-1954, Whittaker served as the football coach. He was also the track coach from 1942-48 and 1956-60. During his 14 seasons as the football coach, the Falcons had a record of 65-50-7. In 1948, the Falcons finished as one of Ohio's two undefeated teams. As a track coach, Whittaker had some top teams--winning the All-Ohio meet in 1944 with an undefeated season. The Falcons also finished 1948 undefeated.
BGSU's track and field outdoor facility, Whittaker Track, is named in honor of Robert Whittaker. (To read more about Whittaker Track, CLICK HERE)
Robert Whittaker was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1968.
Robert Whittaker served the university in a multitude of capacities during his time as a Falcon coach. From 1941-1954, Whittaker served as the football coach. He was also the track coach from 1942-48 and 1956-60. During his 14 seasons as the football coach, the Falcons had a record of 65-50-7. In 1948, the Falcons finished as one of Ohio's two undefeated teams. As a track coach, Whittaker had some top teams--winning the All-Ohio meet in 1944 with an undefeated season. The Falcons also finished 1948 undefeated.
BGSU's track and field outdoor facility, Whittaker Track, is named in honor of Robert Whittaker. (To read more about Whittaker Track, CLICK HERE)
Robert Whittaker was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1968.
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