Legendary track mentor celebrates 50th year coaching at Baylor

January 7, 2013 // Posted In Alumni, Athletics, History, Honors

In 1963, a 28-year-old Baylor graduate was named head track and field coach at Baylor. He’s never left.

Clyde Hart, BBA ’56, was honored for entering his 50th year coaching at Baylor on Friday night with a surprise dinner. Over the last half-century, Hart has coached 34 national champions and 537 All-Americans at Baylor, plus nine Olympic athletes who have combined for 16 medals, including a dozen golds.

Hart stepped down as head coach in 2005 after developing Baylor into one of the nation’s elite programs, known worldwide as “Quarter-Miler U” for its success in the 400 meters. But he remains an assistant coach working with the quarter-milers and the 4×400-meter relay, where the Bears continue to have great success.

Sic ’em, Coach Hart!

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