Members
Inductee
KLIMCZAK, STANLEY “STAN”
KLIMCZAK, STANLEY “STAN”
Born on November 6, 1922
South Bend, IN
December 21, 1992.
Inducted On
August 15, 1980
Location Inducted
La Porte, IN
Region Number
1
Laporte
Coach
South Bend Central Catholic
1942
Played 4 years as tackle; received a scholarship to University of Cincinnati. Served in Army 1942-1946 where he played baseball and football.
University of Cincinnati
1950
Played end and tackle; 4-year letterman/3-year starter; team posted record of 25-15-1; played in Sun Bowl 1947 and Glass Bowl 1949; 2-year letterman in baseball.
Coaching Experience: Was line coach for Cincinnati Withrow HS in 1950; coached the University of Cincinnati freshman team to a 2-year record of 7-1-1; was assistant coach at La Porte HS 1953-1956; head coach at La Porte HS 1957-1976, with record of 107-72-8; team shared the Northern Indiana Conference title in 1960 and 1962; 1962 team was number 3 in the state.
Coaching Honors: Referred to as the "Finest Line Coach in the State;" famous for the trap play up the middle; turned out 8 backs who rushed for over 1,000 yards in a single season; five players voted MVP of Northern Indiana Conference; 39 players named as NIC All-Conference selections; retired in 1976, but could not resist the call and returned as assistant coach at La Porte HS.
Outstanding Players Coached: Carl Fischer 1960; Jerry Saffell 1962; Larry Tobar 1966; Al Szawara 1972; Dave Birkholz 1975.
Coaching Honors: Referred to as the "Finest Line Coach in the State;" famous for the trap play up the middle; turned out 8 backs who rushed for over 1,000 yards in a single season; five players voted MVP of Northern Indiana Conference; 39 players named as NIC All-Conference selections; retired in 1976, but could not resist the call and returned as assistant coach at La Porte HS.
Outstanding Players Coached: Carl Fischer 1960; Jerry Saffell 1962; Larry Tobar 1966; Al Szawara 1972; Dave Birkholz 1975.
