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Orville Welzel

  • Class
    1930
  • Induction
    1978
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Track & Field, Football, Men's Basketball

Nine letter winner

Football end and tackle three years

Played in 19-13 win over Michigan State

Forward on basketball team that won over University of Minnesota

Captain 1929-30 basketball team

Three letters in track-javelin, shot, and discus

AFTER GRADUATION

High school stadium in Naperville, IL named after him

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