by Josh Steed | Jul 12, 2018
Coach Tom Blackburn By Emily Janowski Tom Blackburn was the first full-time basketball coach at the University of Dayton. Hired in 1947, Blackburn led the Flyers until 1964. During that period Blackburn’s astounding career ended with 352 victories and 141 losses.[1]...
by Josh Steed | Jul 12, 2018
Don Donoher By Ciaran Andrew Minch Coach Don Donoher in 2018 holding his Dean Smith Award. From the personal collection of Dr. James Todd Uhlman. Donald James “Mick” Donoher is one of the winningest basketball coaches not only in U NCAA history. His 437-275 record at...
by Josh Steed | Jul 11, 2018
Tom Frericks By Logan Symons Tom Frericks (1932-1992) was the athletic director at the University of Dayton from 1964-1991 and was an important figure in the NCAA at a time when their influence was increasing. Frericks played baseball and basketball at the University...
by Josh Steed | Jul 10, 2018
Father Raymond Roesch, S.M. By Brendan Zdunek Father Raymond A. Roesch (1914-1991) was a Marianist brother and the 16th President of the University of Dayton. He is renowned for presiding over a transformative period for the university from 1959-1979 and for playing...
by Josh Steed | Jul 10, 2018
Phil Donahue and his Show By Dr. James Todd Uhlman The history behind the building of the University of Dayton Arena can take people in surprising directions. One of those is its connection with Phil Donahue. Today Phil Donahue is known as the father of the modern...
