Hall of Fame
Charles J. tank received a bachelor of science degree in science/health, physical education and recreation and secondary education in 1961 from Findlay College. He earned his master’s degree in education in 1965 from Bowling Green State University. Tank is superintendent of the North Central Local Schools in Pioneer, Ohio. He is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and is involved in various church and community activities. He was inducted into the Clay High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1988. While at Findlay College, Tank was a guard on the football team in 1952-54. He wrestled from 1952-54, going undefeated in the 137-pound weight class for two years. After serving in the Army for two years, Tank returned to Findlay, broke his sternum and could no longer compete. During his student years, Tank was president of the Newman Club, a member of the Varsity “F” Club. Tank’s most memorable experience as an athlete of FC was when Findlay defeated the University of Buffalo at Buffalo in 1953. Tank and his wife Darlene, reside in Oregon, Ohio. They are the parents of two children, Michael and Daniel.
