Congratulations Inductees!

Frankie Sanders 1975

Frank had an illustrious basketball career that began at Stivers. As a senior, Frankie averaged 33.9 pts & 20 rebounds per game with a carrer high of 50. He was the first player in the history of Dayton to average over 30 pts./game and was “High School All American.” In…

Bill Frederick 1967

Bill Frederick was an outstanding athlete who played football, basketball and ran track. He played offense and defense all four years on the football team and was co-captain his junior & senior years. His 1966 team was defeated by Roth HS in the Dayton Public League Championship game. Bill was…

Tom Gompf 1957

Tom is one ot the most outstanding students ever to attend Stivers High School. In 1956 and 1957 he was a member of the Stivers gymnastic team. Some of the highlights of Tom’s 50 year athletic career include: Diving Championships, 5 National YMCA, 2 AAU Junior National, 4 Foreign National…

Jack Ryder 1956

An outstanding member of the Stivers Class of 1956, Jack excelled in football, track and gymnastics. The major highlights of Jack’s athletic career include; 1955 YMCA Swim Team-National Champ; 1955 & 1956 Stivers . Football – All City Safety; 1956 Stivers Gymnastic Team; 1956 Stivers Scholar Athlete of the Year;…

Robert Brown 1953

A standout football player “Bobby Joe” was a three year starter at offensive guard and defensive linebacker for the Tigers and the teams punter in his senior year. He made first team All-City in both his junior & senior years. He was chosen first team All-City on both the offense…

Jack Tinsley 1952

Jack began his Stivers career as a sophomore in 1949. He was the starting center on the 10-0 City Reserve Championship basket ball team. Jack was center on the 1951 (15- 6) City and District Championship Team. He was leading scorer, free throw shooter and rebounder. He was selected Player…

Frank Shiveley 1952

Frank was considered the best track athlete ever to run the half mile, the mile and cross country distances in Dayton prep history. In 1952 he won the mile at the Miami Relays, the mile and half mile at the Dayton Relays, won the City Meet in both events and…

George Smith 1950

George played golf at Stivers in 1948, 1949 & 1950. As a senior he finished second by one stroke in the Tri-State Tournament to Gay Brewer who later won the Masters. At Ohio State he was a three year starter and was the low scorer for OSU all three years…

Jack Jones 1949

Jack played on the Belmont basketball team as a freshman and came to Stivers as a sophomore. In 1948 he was All-City in baseball. In 1949 he was All-City, All-District and 2nd team All-State in basketball & baseball. He was captain of the All-City and All-District basketball teams. As a…

Carl Davis 1940

When “Dutch” arrived at Stivers he was an established “star” from Lincoln grade school. His performance as a freshman basketball player lead to his being named to the All-City team in 1937. He earned 9 letters, 3 in each sport at Stivers; football, basketball & track. In 1940, Dutch received…

Harry Schwab 1920

Harry earned 11 letters at Stivers starring in football, basketball and baseball. He was the captain of the State Championship basketball teams in 1919 and 1920. Harry scored 12 points in the deciding game against Akron in 1920. Rollie Bevan, who was the trainer at Army during the glory years…

Jake Matusoff 1921

Jake was a small man in stature at 5’5″ and 128 lbs.. However, he loomed large on the basketball court and the baseball field. He was a member of the basketball team that won 22 straight games and 72 out of 75 in a three year span for Stivers. In…

Joe Sullivan – Coach 1952-1967

Joe coached baseball, basketball, football and gymnastics at Stivers. In 1960, Joe managed the Stivers Summer League Baseball team that placed 3rd in the nation in the N A.B.F. Tourney in Altoona, PA. Twelve of his former basketball players were playing college ball at the same time.”Sully” was widely regarded…

Robert Worst

“Pop” Worst came to Stivers as a teacher in 1918 and became the Faculty Manager of Athletics/Athletic Director in 1920. He continued in that position until his death in 1954. “Pops” vision was to develop top quality sport teams at Stivers. In order to do this, he focused on obtaining…

Horace English 1925

Horace “Hawk” received 10 letters in 3 sports during his high school career. In basketball he was the leading scorer in 1923 and captain of the City & State Championship teams in 1924 and 1925. They won the title in 1924. Hawk was an end on the football team that…

Willard Marquardt 1909

Bill played football for Stivers from 1907 to 1909. He was a member of the original “Tigers Team” and was a part of the Great Stivers/Steele tradition. Bill weighed 163 lbs and played fullback. He returned to his Alma Mater to coach football & basketball from 1915- 1919 His football…

Stivers Athletic Hall of Fame!

Stivers High School honors the most deserving of its past athletes with induction into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame. Eligibility is considered based on athletic accomplishments at Stivers and beyond, but specifically how such participation has brought credit to the school and served as a model for its community.

Nominees may include alumni, former coaches, or others who have played a central roll in Stivers High School athletics.

Next Recognition Ceremony

The 9th Annual Stivers Athletic Hall of Fame Recognition Ceremony will be held on October 12, 2014 at the Presidential Center in Kettering, Ohio.

REMINDER:

Videos of the 2013 Recognition Ceremony are available for $20 each. These videos show the entire ceremony (about 90 minutes) as well as candid clips of attendees. It’s a great gift for inductees, family and friends, and Stivers Alumni. Copies can be ordered by sending a check along with your mailing address to: Stivers Athletic Hall of Fame; 7560 Gardenside Dr.; Dayton, OH 45414

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