Teams

1935-36 Stephen Decatur High School Boys’ Team

Year Inducted: 1990

Category: Teams

Schools / Organizations: Stephen Decatur High School

Biography: The 1936 team was the second state championship for Coach Gay Kintner. They had a very common 14-11 regular season record, including 5 losses in their last 6 regular season games. They lost their last regular season game with Edwardsville 37-25. They then proceeded to win the state basketball tournament, ending the season with a 24-11 record. The Reds were led by Dean Butts and Ken Park.

Team Members in the Picture:

Back Row (L to R): Park, Glynn, Holley, Byrkit and Heminger (trainer).

Middle Row (L to R):  Keller, W. Schroeder, McDaniel, Garver, Shaffer (manager) and Coach Kintner.

Front Row (L to R): Hill, A. Schroeder, Stucket (captain), Rex, Martin and Heger.