Players

Tom Taulbee

Year Inducted: 2024

Category: Players

Schools / Organizations:
(Normal) University High School
Illinois State University

Biography: 

Tom was an all-Corn Belt Conference and All-Intercity selection while playing at Normal U-High from 1963-65. He stayed in Normal to play at Illinois State University from 1966-69, helping the Redbirds reach the NCAA Division II Final Four in 1967 and the Elite Eight in 1969.

Tom averaged 11.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game during his ISU career. He had eight games with 15 rebounds or more, including a high of 23.  He posted 21 double-doubles.