Athletic Hall of Fame 1986 Inductees

Dr. Gorby R. Martin, 1943

Participated as an integral part of both the football and track teams. Played tackle from 1939-1942. Was selected member of the All-Conference Team 1941 and 1942. Along with Brother Burley, was known as part of the “Martin Bombers.”

Lettered in track from 1940-1943, participated in the discus, shot put and javelin. Won conference championship in same events in 1940, 1941, 1942.

Entered the U.S. Navy, serving as an Officer in the Pacific during a portion of World War II.

Returned to Kansas to coach high school sports at Overbrook, Kan., from 1946-1947.

Served as assistant coach of football, basketball and track under Coach Liston at Baker from 1947 to 1950. In 1950 returned to coaching at the high school level, coaching at St. Mary’s, Holton and Shawnee Mission North.

In 1960, left coaching to enter UMKC Dental School. After achieving the D.D.S. degree, practiced dentistry in Shawnee until August, 1986.

Married to Eunice Philgreen, Baker Class of 1950. They have five children, all Baker graduates.

Honored in 1977 as a part of the “Baker Family of the Year.”

Served the University as a four-term member of the Alumni Board of Directors and was a charter member of the Baker Wildcat Booster Club. Has served on various coach selection committees.

Quincy Seymour, 1940

Participated and lettered in football, basketball and track while at Baker University. In football, he lettered as both a junior and senior.

During his junior year, Baker won the conference championship.

As a senior he was voted to the all-conference team both on offense and defense.

In basketball, he lettered three years and was a starter on the 1941-1942 squad which took first place in the conference.

In track, he captured three more letters for throwing the javelin.

He was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and was elected Baker’s homecoming king in 1940. He majored in business administration.

Following graduation, he served with the Air Force as a second lieutenant during World War II. Returning to Ottawa, he began a 31-year career as an agent for State Farm Insurance, and was a member of the Millionaires Club on several occasions.

For many years was a coach and adviser to area American Legion baseball teams.

Refereed football and basketball throughout Kansas high schools and small colleges for over 25 years.

Was a member of the American Legion, the First United Methodist Church of Ottawa, and the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce.