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.
Wayne Rudy was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1974.
