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Hall of Fame

Daniel H. Rich

  • Class
    1984
  • Induction
    1992
  • Sport(s)
    Track & Field
National qualifier in hammer in 1982, 1983 and 1984 ... 1984 NCAA Hammer Throw Champion (181’4”) ... National qualifier in discus in 1983 and 1984 ... National scorer in discus that same year (157’7”) ... State champion in 35# weight and state champion in discus in 1984 ... ICAC champion in hammer, discus, and 35# weight in 1984 ... High scorer for outdoor team in 1984 ... Team MVP ... Graduated with school record in discus (157’7”) ... Coach Doc Hudson: "Dan was a tremendous competitor with a great work ethic unsurpassed by anyone.  He was unbelievably consistent and performed at his best under pressure." ... Olympia ... Physics ... New Trier West High School.
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