Bill Germann
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- Class Year:
- 1949
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- Induction Year:
- 1998
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- Role/Sport(s) Played:
- Baseball, Athletic Trainer, Coach
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- Club Team:
- Student-Athlete, Athletic Trainer, Coach
A baseball third baseman as an undergraduate, Bill Germann went on to serve his alma mater as athletic trainer from 1949-79 and golf coach from 1954-79. He was a fixture as the trainer on College Hill - working for three presidents, five athletic directors, six head football coaches and six basketball coaches during his tenure. As golf coach, his team won the Middle Atlantic Conference championship in his first season. His teams went on to log 12 winning seasons and two .500 campaigns, including an undefeated effort (9-0-1) in 1972 when the team lost the MAC title by one stroke. He retired with a career coaching mark of 117-125-1. The full-time manager of local radio station WHUN for many years, he was honored at his Juniata retirement for well over 31 years of service to students as a trainer, coach and friend.
