Hall of Fame
Paul P. Ponzuric earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Findlay College in 1941. He also received a master’s degree in education from Indiana University in 1952. Ponzuric taught at Elida High School from 1941-49. In 1945, the football team he coached was undefeated, untied and unscored upon. He also taught from 1949-72 at Coldwater High School, where the football team he coached was undefeated seven times. During his time at Findlay College, Ponzuric was a member of Varsity “F” for three years. He played football linebacker, halfback and quarterback all four years and was catcher for the baseball team for four years. During 1939, FC’s baseball team had the best record in Ohio. In 1941, the team was the Ohio Conference Champion. Ponzuric was a member of the FC basketball team for two years. Ponzuric passed away March 30,1972. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen and a son, John.
