Athletic Hall of Fame 1980 Inductees

Harry M. "Cap" Sheue, 1920

1951 set Kansas state high school record in the high jump. Captained the 1916 Baker freshman football team. Lettered in football, basketball and track as a sophomore. Spent junior year in France and Germany as a sergeant in the Army. Returned to Baker as a freshman physical education instructor — ruled ineligible for varsity athletics. Coached 1921-23 at Osawatomie High School. Had winning records in all sports; founded the school’s first Hi-Y Club. Coach at Bartlesville (Okla.) High School, 1923-24. Became active in Y.M.C.A. Work. Received master’s degree from the University of Southern California; studied under Knute Rockne, visiting professor. Coached seven sports over 35 years at Huntington Beach (Calif.) High School winning league championships in six sports. Recipient of three Helms Athletic Foundation Awards. Elected to the California Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1956. The student body voted to name the school’s athletic field and stadium “Sheue Field.” Thirty of his former students have chosen coaching as their profession.

Wendell D. Winkler, 1948

“Wink” lettered in football and track, and after an injury to his knee, he managed the football and basketball teams. His athletic career at Baker was interrupted by four years of meritorious service during WWII with the U.S. Navy. Returned to Baker in 1946 – kicked winning field goal against Kansas Wesleyan on homecoming. Officer of the “B” Club. After graduation from Baker, entered law school receiving LLB and DJ Degrees – 1951, while in law school, began officiating high school and college games. Since has officiated in junior colleges, the Kansas Conference, the CIC and the Big Eight. Has been chosen to officiate NAIA Championships, two Sterling Silver Bowls, the Sugar Bowl, two Sun Bowls, two Orange Bowls, and the NCAA Championships. Presently a Big Eight Football observer of officials. Active in the Paola Methodist Church and a forceful leader in community and civic affairs.