Jack Hecker (1964) - Hall of Fame - Bowling Green State University Athletics

Jack Hecker

Induction:
1964
Class:
1956

Jack Hecker was All-Ohio, All-Mid American Conference and Little All-American end in 1954 and 1955. Hecker was an All-Ohio selection in 1954. In 1955 he was named a College Division All-American and was the caption of the 1955 team that finished 7-1-1. Hecker is one of just 38 players in BGSU history to have over 1,000 receiving yards and average 20.8 yards per reception. He was the first BG player to participate in the Blue-Gray game and was a Cleveland Browns draft choice. He was a member of the 1954 NIT basketball team and also won honors in track.

After graduating from BGSU, Hecker went on to start his coaching career. Over his time in coaching, Hecker coached 23 years at Army and also coaches at Toledo and Miami(OH). After 42 years in coaching he retired in 1999.

In 2019 Hecker, was inducted into the Cast of Honor at BGSU.

Jack Hecker was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1964.