Jan. 29, 2007

Columbus, Ohio - Bill Bradshaw, a member of the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame, passed away on January 25 in Columbus. He lettered in football, track and swimming at BGSU and graduated from the University in 1955.

A native of St. Clairsville, he made NCAA history in 1953 and 1954 when he led the NCAA College Division in punting both seasons, the first player ever to lead the nation in punting in consecutive years.

His career punting average of 42.2 yards for 126 kicks established school records since broken, however, his 19.0 yards per completion from 1952-54 still is a school career record. He was a second-team All-MAC performer at quarterback.

In track, he competed in the pole vault and high jump and was a MAC scorer in both events. In 1953, he also was asked to join the swimming team and scored in three meets. Following his BGSU career, he was drafted by the Baltimore Colts.

OBITUARY FROM THE TOLEDO BLADE

BRADSHAW William H. "Brad" Jr. William H. "Brad" Bradshaw, Jr. age 75, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2007 at OSU Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1932, in McKeesport, PA to the late William and Margaret Bradshaw. He was a graduate of Bowling Green State University where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and graduated as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. He was inducted into the B.G.S.U. Athletic Hall of Fame for football, track and swimming. Upon graduation he played professional football with the Baltimore Colts until he was called to active duty where he continued as a player/coach. Following his discharge from the Army, he took a position with Ashland Oil and retired as director of Commercial Real Estate. He and his wife were active in the B.G.S.U. Alumni Association. Retirement allowed him time for activities he truly loved, fishing, golfing and his beloved grandchildren. Bill and Julia split their time between residences in Tierra Verde, Florida and Marblehead, Ohio. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Julia L. (Holstein) Bradshaw; daughter and son-in-law, Karin and Tom Stewart of Clearwater, FL; son and daughter-in-law, William H. Bradshaw III and Kally of Gahanna; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Theo Bradshaw of Blacklick, OH; grandchildren, Eleni and Will Bradshaw, Amanda Neyer, Jessica and Rebecca Stewart. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 29, 2007 at Mifflin Presbyterian Church, 123 Granville St., Gahanna; Rev. Stephanie Boaz, officiating. Those who wish may contribute to the Bowling Green State University Athletic Dept. in Bill's memory (William H. Bradshaw, Jr. Memorial, BGSU Athletic Dept., Perry Stadium East, Bowling Green, OH 43403). Arrangements by Schoedinger Northeast Chapel (614-939-4558. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or to extend condolences to the family.