Name: 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.