Members
Inductee
WEGNER, ERWIN SAM”
WEGNER, ERWIN SAM”
Born on March 17, 1914
South Bend, IN
December 1, 1976.
Inducted On
August 15, 1987
Location Inducted
South Bend, IN (Posthumously)
Region Number
2
Sb Washington
Coach
South Bend Central
1932
3-year football letterman as a center; also 3-year letterman in basketball.
Northwestern University; Indiana University MS
1938
3-year football letterman as a center; Big Ten Champions 1936; Honorable Mention All-American 1938; played with College All-Stars against Washington Redskins 1938.
Served in US Navy 1943-1945; Supervisor of Adult Education in South Bend 1959-1963; Athletic Director of new South Bend Jackson HS, where he inaugurated and implemented a very successful athletic program 1966-1975; in 1975, became Athletic Director of South Bend Riley HS due to closing of Jackson HS; retired in 1976.
First wife, Esther (deceased); second wife, Margaret; children, Patrick, Pamela, and Michael.
Coaching Experience: Assistant football coach 1 year at Richmond University, Richmond, VA; assistant coach at South Bend Central HS 1941-1943; assistant coach at South Bend Adams HS 1945-1948; head coach at South Bend Washington HS 1948-1958, with record of 67-26-8.
Coaching Honors: Twin City Championship 1949; ENIHSC Conference Championship 1952 and 1955; NIHSC Conference and Indiana State Championship with an undefeated team 1953; Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley Coach of the Year 1952.
Coaching Honors: Twin City Championship 1949; ENIHSC Conference Championship 1952 and 1955; NIHSC Conference and Indiana State Championship with an undefeated team 1953; Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley Coach of the Year 1952.
