Hayden Olds (1983) - Hall of Fame - Bowling Green State University Athletics

Hayden Olds

Induction:
1983
Class:
1927

Hayden Olds came to BGSU, and was a member of the 1922 football team. The following winter, he was a reserve member of the basketball squad. As a sophomore, Olds was the backup center, behind captain Bob Younkin. He gained his first monogram on the court. In 1924, he was the lone returning veteran on the tennis team. After taking the 1924-25 season off, Olds returned to the gridiron as the starting center in football, leading the Normals to the NWOC championship. Olds had a fine junior year on the hardwood, as the Normals won their second straight championship. The 1925 tennis team, led by Olds, was once again undefeated. Was captain of the football, basketball, and tennis teams his senior year.

Hayden Olds was elected to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1983.