Alan Baumlein was named Ohio Class A Lineman of the Year, as well as a first-team All-Ohio linebacker while playing for McComb High School. He was a cornerstone of an emerging football powerhouse at the school. Baumlein continued to earn accolades while performing at linebackers for the Oilers.
At Findlay, Baumlein was named a two time all district and three-time all-conference player. During his sophomore and junior seasons, the Oilers’ defense was ranked second in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) when he led the team in tackles and a combined five interceptions. While a senior, Baumlein recorded a school record 128 tackles to go along with six sacks, 10 tackles for loss, a blocked punt and five more interceptions. The punishing defender was also a three-time defensive captain. During Baumlein’s career, the Oilers forged a record of 29 wins and 10 losses, won a Hoosier Buckeye Conference championship in 1984-85 and made three appearances in the NAIA Playoffs.
Baumlein offers the following reflection, “There is rarely a day that goes by even yet today that I don’t come across at least one situation or decision that isn’t affected by the influence that football had on my life. Being a part of a team, a band or brothers, and leaving it all out there for each other is one of my greatest appreciations of football.”
Baumlein serves as the Executive Pastor of Christ’s Church in Mason, Ohio where he resides with his wife, Tina and children Nikolaus and Rebekah.
