Ron Finch (1984) - Hall of Fame - Central Michigan University Athletics

Ron Finch

Induction:
1984
Class:
1924

Served Central Michigan University for 25 years ... came to Mt. Pleasant in 1937 as the football and track coach ... started the highly-successful Central Michigan Relays in 1938 ... Athletic Director from 1940-42, and then became head of the physical education department, serving in that capacity until his death in 1962 ... Finch Fieldhouse was named after Ron ... born in Howard City ... prepped at Rockford and Grand Rapids South Highs ... attended CMU where he earned two letters in football and track, and one in basketball ... CMU football coach from 1937-46, winning 53, losing 18 and tying one.