Members
Inductee
RUTHERFORD, VANE R. “RUSTY”
RUTHERFORD, VANE R. “RUSTY”
Born on April 17, 1898
Terre Haute
December 1, 1982.
Inducted On
April 5, 1976
Location Inducted
Terre Haute, IN
Region Number
6
Th Wiley
Coach
Terre Haute Wiley
1915
Participated in ice hockey, football, baseball, and basketball.
Indiana Central 1916-1917; Indiana State University; Columbia University MA
1921
Participated in basketball and baseball (no football at this time); awarded varsity letters at IC and at ISU.
Wife, Vera
Professional Athletic Background: Played semi-pro baseball both in and around Terre Haute during summers of 1918-1921.
Coaching Experience: Football coach at Washington, IN, HS 1921-1922, Winchester 1922-1924, Sullivan 1925-1927, and Terre Haute Wiley 1927-1946; overall football record of 68-32-7; also coached basketball and track.
Coaching Honors: Presented with a gold football in appreciation from Sullivan fans 1925; awarded a watch by Sports Story Magazine for first place in a national contest for best football play 1930 (contest judges were Gill Dobie and Knute Rockne); invited to speak at Purdue Football Clinic by PU coach, Noble Kizer.
Outstanding Players Coached: Sam Voinoff, Chuck Hutchins, "Red" Crowder (University of Chicago), George Forte (Louisville), "Spud" Kruzan, Toby Wegrich, Herb Wey, Norman Cotton, "Woody" Suttle, Bob Schumaker, "Vic" Aloridge, and "Sid" Westwood.
Coaching Experience: Football coach at Washington, IN, HS 1921-1922, Winchester 1922-1924, Sullivan 1925-1927, and Terre Haute Wiley 1927-1946; overall football record of 68-32-7; also coached basketball and track.
Coaching Honors: Presented with a gold football in appreciation from Sullivan fans 1925; awarded a watch by Sports Story Magazine for first place in a national contest for best football play 1930 (contest judges were Gill Dobie and Knute Rockne); invited to speak at Purdue Football Clinic by PU coach, Noble Kizer.
Outstanding Players Coached: Sam Voinoff, Chuck Hutchins, "Red" Crowder (University of Chicago), George Forte (Louisville), "Spud" Kruzan, Toby Wegrich, Herb Wey, Norman Cotton, "Woody" Suttle, Bob Schumaker, "Vic" Aloridge, and "Sid" Westwood.