Larry Hunter (2019) - Hall of Fame

Larry Hunter

Induction:
2019
Class:
1971

Larry Hunter played for the Bobcats from 1967-71 under the legendary Jim Snyder. He graduated from Ohio in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in Education, majoring in social studies comprehensive. He earned his Master of Science in Physical Education from Ohio in 1973. After a successful 13-year stint as the head coach at Wittenberg, Hunter returned to his alma mater in 1989, where he served as the head coach at Ohio for 12 years (1989-2001). The Bobcats went 204-148 (.580) -- including 123-87 (.586) in Mid-American Conference play -- during his tenure. In 1993-94, Ohio went 25-8, won the MAC regular season title with a 14-4 conference mark. The Bobcats went on to capture the MAC tournament crown that season and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the 10th time in program history. The following year, the Bobcats won the preseason National Invitation Tournament, posted a 24-10 overall record and advanced to the second round of the postseason NIT. Hunter coached 16 All-MAC performers and four first-team Academic All-MAC selections. Under his watch, three Bobcats earned MAC Player of the Year distinction: Dave Jamerson (1990), Lewis Geter (1992) and Gary Trent (1993, '94 and '95). Two Ohio players garnered MAC Freshman of the Year distinction under his tutelage, with Rush Floyd (1991) and Trent ('93) earning honors. Thirty of the 38 players Hunter coached at Ohio, who completed their eligibility, graduated. 12 went on to earn their master's degrees, posting an overall graduation rate as a head coach of 85 percent. Hunter passed away on May 4, 2018, at the age of 68, and is being recognized by the university with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to Ohio.

We are thrilled to welcome the Class of 2019 into the Kermit Blosser Ohio Athletics Hall of Fame this evening!

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?? Tyler Tettleton
?? Julia Winkfield
??The late Larry Hunter (Lifetime Achievement Award)

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— Ohio Bobcats (@OhioBobcats) October 11, 2019

Congrats to our Kermit Blosser Ohio Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2019!

?? Ryan Kyes
?? Tyler Tettleton
?? Julia Winkfield

The late Larry Hunter, former men's basketball head coach, will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

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— Ohio Bobcats (@OhioBobcats) October 2, 2019