Hall of Fame
An outstanding rebounder and team player, Ralph was a member of the first Findlay basketball team to play in the NAIB (now NAIA) tournament in Kansas City, MO. His senior year he ranked in the top 20 nationally for his rebounding abilities, and that same year he earned second team all-conference honors. As a baseball player, Ralph was an excellent pitcher with an outstanding win-loss record. In addition, he played football and tennis at Findlay. Since graduating, he has served as a teacher and coach, and has enjoyed a successful career in national and international food brokerage. He has held the positions of buyer, senior buyer, head buyer/merchandiser and vice president in a number of firms. Ralph’s philosophy on the value of sports is that “Everybody loves to player games – some have physical, some mental, some a combination – and sports have always given me the emotional outlet I have needed.”
