Members
Inductee
MARCINEK, BOB
MARCINEK, BOB
Born on August 10, 1931
East Chicago, IN
February 18, 2013.
Inducted On
June 23, 1996
Location Inducted
Merrillville, IN
Region Number
1
East Chicago
Merit - Official
East Chicago Roosevelt
1947
Wabash College
1955
Lettered in football, basketball, and baseball.
Retired as a long-time teacher in the School City of East Chicago.
Daughters, Lynn (Russ) and Maureen; 2 granddaughters
Merit Contributor - Official: Served as an IHSAA official since 1947; worked the first football finals in 1977 (Class 3A), with additional finals in 1981, 1985, 1989, and 1993; worked 4 basketball state finals and 5 baseball state finals; was the only official to officiate 5 state finals every year eligible, which was every 4 years.
Officiating Honors: Inducted into the National High School Sports Hall of Fame in 1999 for his contribution to high school athletics.
Officiating Honors: Inducted into the National High School Sports Hall of Fame in 1999 for his contribution to high school athletics.