Biography-Rankin, Rome
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Title: Biography-Rankin, Rome
Description: Plaque features bronze relief. Plaque text: "Dr. Rome Rankin, Coach. Administrator. Professor, 1935-1947. Renowned by his colleagues, loved by his "boys,' Dr. Rome Rankin was Eastern's Winningest Coach--74 percent wins in football, 71 percent in basketball--winning conference championships in both. His 1940 football team was undefeated and untied. Friend. Compatriot and Father-Figure who lived with his 'boys' in Hanger Stadium on this site, the qualities he stood for and demanded in those he loved will always be a part of the spirit of Eastern Kentucky University. Rome's Boys, Sept. 11, 1982." There is an article about the unveiling in the Winter 1983 Eastern Alumnus .
Source: Historical Resources
Date: 1982
Format: plaque
Type: physical object
Identifier: H0000172
Coverage: Memorial Plaza
