Celebration of Coach Bob Brock
Bob Wedgeworth and Bill Boone orchestrated the reunion of Coach Bob Brock's former players.
In spite of bad weather, a large group of alumni returned to campus to honor their former coach, Bob Brock.
Coach Brock says hello to C.K. Wedgeworth while Charlie Bowerman and Bob Wedgeworth look on.
Bill Boone welcomes Rusty Nichols, who played for Coach Brock and later served as head coach at Wabash. Nichols will retire as the president of Hanover College later this year.
Bob Wedgeworth chats with Coach Brock and his wife, Nadine.
Charlie Bowerman talks with alumni: "Coach Brock had a terrific influence on my life. He helped me to continue playing basketball at Wabash, which opened up the career I ultimately would have."
Don Engler transferred to Wabash to play for Coach Brock: "You were like a second father to me," he told Brock. "I listened and learned, and hopefully I've been able to share your influence with the seventh and eighth grade players I coach today."
Coach Brock seated between his son, John, and his wife, Nadine.
Rusty Nichols gives his old friend a big hug.
Rusty and Pat Nichols get caught up with Corky Bowerman and Bob Wedgeworth. Corky and Charlie Bowerman introduced Rusty and Pat.
Bob Wedgeworth, Tom Bennett, Don Engler, and Charlie West.
Pat Nichols and Corky Bowerman share a moment while Rusty Nichols looks on. Said Rusty of his former coach, "Coach Brock is one of the five most influential people in my life."