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Frostburg State Athletic Hall of Fame

Ron Van Ryswyk

Ron Van Ryswyk

  • Class
  • Induction
    1992
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball, Football, Administration (Support Staff)
1960-1967
Basketball Coach
Football Coach
Inducted on October 2, 1992
83rd Inductee

Coach of Basketball … Seven years (1960-1967). Highly regarded basketball mentor whose controlled offense and disciplined defense led to successful F.S.C. teams. The 1962-63 Frostburg State team finished with an overall 17-4 record and was the first F.S.C. team to ever participate in NAIA or NCAA playoffs. Ron’s 83 basketball wins ranks him second on the F.S.U. coaching list, his .576 won-lost percentage ranks fourth.

The basketball record:
1960-61 – 7-14
1961-62 – 16-9
1962-63 – 17-4
1963-64 – 13-7
1964-65 – 14-9
1965-66 – 11-8
1966-67 – 5-10
Total - 83-61

Coach of Football … Six years (1961-1966). First football coach in F.S.U. history. Well-known for his multiple offense.

The football record:
1961 – 2-5
1962 – 4-4
1963 – 5-4
1964 – 4-4
1965 – 4-4
1966 – 2-6
Total – 21-28

Athletic Scholar … Ron held a Doctoral degree in Physical Education and published a text entitled Ball Control Offense and Disciplined Defense in Basketball.

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