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Willis Osborn
Willis Osborn
  • Graduation Year:
    1912
  • Induction Year:
    1976
  • Sport(s):
    Track and Field

Bio

Longtime friend and supporter of Olivet College, in 1910 he set a new MIAA broad jump record with a leap of 22 1/2 feet. This remained unequalled at Olivet for 25 years. That same year he participated with his teammates in winning the MIAA championship in track. Olivet, under his leadership, won track championships for four consecutive years. He was part of the winning mile relay team and in 1912 served as student president of the MIAA. Olivet proudly acknowledges him as one of her outstanding athletes.