Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Inductee

ERNEST "GRIZ" WAGNER
Coached "Wonder Five" to 3 Championships

HIGH SCHOOL:
Franklin (1908)

COLLEGE:
Franklin College (1922)

Played varsity basketball and baseball at Franklin High School, graduating in 1908 before state tourney was begun...coached Franklin to 5 straight sectional titles beginning in 1917 -- with the last 3 of those leading to an unprecedented 3 straight state championships in 1920, 1921, and 1922... moved on to coach Franklin College for 11 years, winning state collegiate championships in 1923 and 1924.