Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Inductee

ROBERT L. NIPPER
1966 Silver Medal Award

HIGH SCHOOL:
Indianapolis Tech

COLLEGE:
Butler University

Executive secretary of the Indiana High School Coaches Association since 1948 ... long-time athletic director at Indianapolis Shortridge High School ... coached football there from 1931 to '42 ... won 4 city championships, tying for 5 others ... as a high school basketball player at Indianapolis Tech, he was twice all-sectional ... lead Butler to national basketball championship in '24 ... all-tourney selection ... 12 letters in 3 sports ... widely known for his staunch belief that athletic participation, either direct or indirect, is a major contributor to the complete education of youth.