Highland Community College Athletic Hall of Fame

John C. Leimbach

  • Class
    1957
  • Induction
    1997
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball, Men's Track & Field, Football

Inducted August 23, 1997

J. C. had an illustrious athletic career that included being a three-sport letterman for two years in football, basketball, and track, a member of the 1956 8-0 only undefeated football team in Highland history, football team captain, member of the IC All-Conference Football and Basketball teams, third team little All-American in football, and honorable mention Little All-American in basketball.

J.C. continued his education-athletic career at the University of Missouri and is recognized as the last three sport letterman (football, basketball, track) in 1960.

Utilizing his education-athletic experience, J. C. has spent thirty years teaching and coaching in the secondary school setting plus officiating that includes the Big 8/ Big 12 Conference in football and basketball and the NFL.

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