Bio

Doane L. Renshaw was an outstanding Comet wrestler who contributed to Red-and-White mat fortunes as a winner and a leader. He served as captain in 1970-71 and 1971-72, was Most Valuable Wrestler in 1960-70 and 1972-73, and was an MIAA Champion and All-MIAA pick in 1973. Comet Head Coach Jare Klein said of Renshaw: “He was an excellent leader and one of the main men who created the strong tradition of wrestling at Olivet College.” Renshaw’s four-year record was 45-11-2 with 26 pins, a record he compiled in spite of missing a full season due to injury. Renshaw, who wrestled at 177 and 190 weights, was part of the Comet mat squads that won two consecutive MIAA titles to start Olivet on a streak that reached right at the time of this induction.

He majored in biology at Olivet and began medical training at Wayne State University upon graduation. In 1976, he joined the U.S. Navy and became a pilot. He was reported missing October 18, 1978, when his fighter jet crashed into the Atlantic Ocean during landing maneuvers on the U.S.S. America.

In observance of his contributions to Olivet College athletics and service to his country, he was inducted posthumously into the Olivet College Athletic Hall of Fame.