Athletic Hall of Fame 1993 Inductees

Charles R. Bonebrake, 1939

Attended Lawrence High School and was all-league basketball as a senior. Also played football and ran track. Attended Parsons Junior College, named to all-state team both years in basketball. Also played football and ran track. Lettered in both years at Baker in basketball and track. In basketball, was third in track, was conference champion pole vaulter both years. Pole vaulted before fiberglass poles were used and cleared 12 feet, 9 inches at a time when world record was 14 feet. Member of the Baker University Athletic Association and served as officer of class and Secretary of B-Club. Received a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1939, and later served in the Armed Forces During World War II. Taught mathematics and coached football and track at Baldwin High School for four years. Compiled football record of 34-1-1 and track team did not lose a dual meet. Taught and coached at Vista, Glendale and Escondido high schools in California. Won numerous league championships and had many state champion athletes. At Vista High School, he started the Vista Relays after being inspired by the Baker Relays. The Vista meet has continued for over 30 years. Retired from coaching in 1972 and teaching in 1980. Lives in Vista, Calif.

Trueman D. Briggs, 1930

Three-sport star at Baker in baseball, track and football. Nicknamed “Copenhagen,” he started three years at guard on the Wildcat football teams that went a combined 18-3-4 under the direction of Coach Liston. Team was undefeated in 1927 (7-0-1) and 1928 (6-0-2). Lettered three years. Lettered all four years for the Wildcat baseball team. Was the regular center fielder. Threw the discus and javelin for the Wildcat track team. Best javelin throw was 200 feet and he won the KCAC javelin championship in 1930. A member of Zeta Chi, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education from Baker. Taught and coached for 40 years at high schools throughout Kansas, including Scranton, Overbrook, Harveyville, Admire and Dover. Elected president of the Topeka Alumni Group in 1967. Completed graduate work at Kansas State Teachers College. Was elected as a delegate to the National Education Association in Philadelphia.

Bill Hey, 1951

Attended Baldwin High School, where he played quarterback, wing back and defensive back for the Bulldogs under fellow Baker Hall of Famer Charlie Bonebrake. Lettered three years. Started 27 games in sophomore through senior seasons, compiling a 31-0-1 record. Placed second in 120-yard high hurdles at state meet his senior year at Baldwin High School. Graduated Baldwin High School May 1943 and went into service in June. Spent four years as a Marine pilot during World War II, where he flew for Gen. Marshall’s Cease Fire Team in China. Returned to military service during the Korean Conflict. Lettered in track at Baker, running the 120 high hurdles and 220 low hurdles. Member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Made Baker Hall of Fame Club in 1978-79 and was member of Baker Alumni Family of the Year in 1981. Has served on Baker’s Board of Trustees and Alumni Board. An avid Baker sports fan. Has attended every Wildcat football playoff game since 1980. A partner of Hey Machinery in Baldwin. Hey’s strong involvement at the University and in the community made possible Metzger/Hey Track and Field Complex, an all-weather track complex built in 1992 at Liston Stadium.