Members
Inductee
TATUM, JOHN R.
TATUM, JOHN R.
Born on August 26, 2021
Monroe County, IN
September 1, 1981.
Inducted On
January 19, 1974
Location Inducted
Richmond, IN
Region Number
5
Wabash
Coach
Bloomington, IN
1933
Played football; wrestling champion in 145 lb. class.
Indiana University
1937
Member of football and wrestling squads.
Required all players to wear face protectors before it was made mandatory; was first to fake with the ball instead of with the hand; officiated in football, basketball, and wrestling for over 35 years; was frequent speaker at football banquets.
Coaching Experience: Assistant football coach at Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, 1937-1940; won City Title in 1937; head coach of Wabash Community 1941-1962; won CIAC Conference once; runner-up many times.
Coaching Honors: Won more than 100 games at same school; lectured at IHSAA Coaching School; received recognition plaques from Wabash Community Clubs on three occasions.
Coaching Honors: Won more than 100 games at same school; lectured at IHSAA Coaching School; received recognition plaques from Wabash Community Clubs on three occasions.
