Bowling Green State University Athletics
Hall of Fame
Ivan Lake
- Induction:
- 1964
- Class:
- 1924
Ivan Lake was a member of the first football squad in 1919. He was also the first letterman in BGSU Tennis history. Lake lettered two times as a cheerleader, and served as a manager for football, baseball, and basketball.
Lake went on to be a football official for 25 seasons, and was the official scorer for BGSU basketball from 1923-53. He also was the editor and publisher of the football program for over 20 years. During Lake's tenure as sports editor of the Sentinel-Tribune, he was faithful, loyal, and energetic in promoting Falcon Athletics. Ivan Lake also originated the nickname of "Falcons" for athletic teams. Lake was one of the first people to help kick-start a homecoming tradition that has happened every year since it started a 100 years ago. In 1964, Lake received the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Ivan Lake was inducted into the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1964.
Lake went on to be a football official for 25 seasons, and was the official scorer for BGSU basketball from 1923-53. He also was the editor and publisher of the football program for over 20 years. During Lake's tenure as sports editor of the Sentinel-Tribune, he was faithful, loyal, and energetic in promoting Falcon Athletics. Ivan Lake also originated the nickname of "Falcons" for athletic teams. Lake was one of the first people to help kick-start a homecoming tradition that has happened every year since it started a 100 years ago. In 1964, Lake received the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Ivan Lake was inducted into the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1964.
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