Friends of Basketball

 

Walt Wessman

Year Inducted: 1978

Category: Friends of Basketball

Schools / Organizations: Illinois High School Association
Oak Park-River Forest High School

Biography: Walt Wessman was associated with Illinois high school basketball for many years.  He began in Oak Park where he is well-remembered by coaches, players, and fans.  Wessman later was a fixture in state tournament basketball games, serving as chief statistician for 15 years.