Johnny Weissmuller attended Lane in the 1920's, he was a Phelps like swimming star and particpated in the Olympics in swimming.
Got this email from someone who is asking your help in getting a more accurate list of Lane Alumni who played professional sports. He got the material from our Alumni page
He's thinking of writing a book and would love if there is anyone else that should be added to the list. If you do know of anyone that should be on this list email me at Publisher@LaneTechfan.com
You do indeed have the best list of alumni
I’ve ever seen. Thank you for sharing this.
Working off your list, here’s what I
pulled for alumni (didn’t need to graduate; just attended) who played
professional sports:
NFL
Fritz Polard (’10)
Bill Fisher (Class of ’44): Chicago
Cardinals (49-53)
Chuck Logan (’59): Steelers (64) St. Louis Cardinals (67-68)
Mike Morgan (’73): Bears (5 kick-off returns)
Cyron Brown (’93): Broncos (including in Super Bowl)
MLB
Phil Caveretta (’34) Cubs; White Sox
Irv Medlinger (’45): Pittsburgh
Pirates (56); K.C. Athletics (56)
Jim Woods (’57): Cubs (57); Phillies (60-61)
John Felske (’60): Cubs (68), Brewers (72-73); Manager Phillies
(85-87)
Len Church (’60): Cubs (66)
Lee Buzz Capra (’65): Mets (71-73) Atlanta Braves (74-77)
NBA
Bato Govederica (’46): Syracuse
Nationals
NHL
None
Boxing,
Tennis, Golf, Bowling, etc. (individual professional sports)
None
Is there anyone else we should add?
I also have at least the following for
alumni who participated in the Olympics. I know there are more here (just
don’t have the names)
Olympics
Johnny Weissmuller (’22) 1924 and 1928 Olympics
Ron Gora (’52???)
Peder Dahlberg (’67): 1976 Olympics (not sure)
Thanks for all your help and input on
this.
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