1972-1973 Yearbook

COACHING STAFF N AIA recognition and new coaches rejuvenate program With the addition of three new coaches to the Bison athletics staff and an early bid for the All-Sports trophy with conference championships in cross-cuuntry and football, the 1972-73 season held many rewards for Harding's athletic teams. Former All-American swimmer Arnold Pylkas joined the Harding faculty and coached the Waterbuffaloes to their best season yet. Dean Bawcom, a 1970 graduate of Harding and AIC singles champ in 1968, was named to coach the 1973 Bison net team. Wilt Martin stepped up to the college level as an assistant basketball coach after leading Harding Academy quints to a 181-95 record in his seven years as head coach there. Ted Lloyd was chosen to serve as meet director at the 22nd Annual NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, and John Prock was named District 17 's "Coach of the Year." 2 ( J , 186

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