Bio

Vern Ruhle, many times one moment in life forges a person’s future. Your moment came when you pitched a one hitter for Olivet College against Alma College while a Detroit Tiger baseball scout was sitting in the stands. No other scout saw you play, but what that Detroit scout saw was enough. The rest is history. You have become a successful major league pitcher and are the only Olivet College baseball player to make the major leagues during its long history.

It all started for you at Olivet. Since that start Vern, you have done many things to make Olivet proud. Your graduation ceremonies were held at home plate in Tiger Stadium. You were elected top Tiger rookie by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association and when the Houston Astros won the National League East Pennant in 1981 you were credited with being the key member of the Astros pitching staff by posting a 12 and 4 record when the Astros needed it most during the final weeks of the season.

You have come through for Olivet College off the athletic field. You have been a strong supporter of Olivet College, the college’s Baseball program, and your fraternity, Kappa Sigma Alpha.

In honor of your accomplishments on and off the athletic field, Olivet College is proud to induct you into the Olivet College Athletic Hall of Fame on this 15th day of October, 1983.