Bowling Green State University Athletics
Hall of Fame
Wayne Rudy
- Induction:
- 1974
- Class:
- 1943
Born in Akron, Ohio, Wayne Rudy began his athletic career at Canton McKinnley High School, where he was a letter winner in basketball and baseball. He came to Bowling Green in 1939 and won freshman numerals in basketball. Throughout his career, Rudy also earned two letters in basketball, while earning three for baseball. Rudy captained the 1942 baseball team, before becoming a student trainer during his senior year for the football and basketball teams.
From 1960-1983 Rudy served has a trainer for the Kansas City Chiefs. He worked countless games, practices, and mini camps never missing one. Rudy was a key part in founding the National Athletic Trainers Association in 1950. Rudy was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 1984 for his outstanding work in Athletic Training.Â
Wayne Rudy was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1974.
From 1960-1983 Rudy served has a trainer for the Kansas City Chiefs. He worked countless games, practices, and mini camps never missing one. Rudy was a key part in founding the National Athletic Trainers Association in 1950. Rudy was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 1984 for his outstanding work in Athletic Training.Â
Wayne Rudy was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1974.
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