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SLYKER, WILLIAM V.
SLYKER, WILLIAM V.
Born on February 14, 1899
Huron, OH
September 1, 1949.
Inducted On
November 30, 1979
Location Inducted
Evansville, IN (Posthumously)
Region Number
9
Evansville
Coach
Huron
1918
Ohio State University
1922
All-Big 10 Honors as end 1922; played in Rose Bowl 1921.
While in college, he officiated at many football and basketball games; Evansville College established the William V. Slyker Award in his honor that is given to the most outstanding male athlete annually; after coaching career, he became a public defender for the Vanderburgh County City Court.
Coaching Experience: Football coach at Huron, in Erie County, OH, 1923-1924; at Cleveland Heights HS, OH, 1925-1929; at Evansville F. J. Reitz HS 1922-1925; coached at Evansville College 1930-1943; also served as athletic director and basketball coach.

Coaching Honors: Teams won 2 Greater Cleveland Championships.