TSD Athletic Hall of Fame

• Athletic Hall of Fame
• Nomination Form
• Class of 2011
• Class of 2010
• Class of 2009
• Class of 2008
• Class of 2007
• Class of 2006
• Class of 2005
• Class of 2004
• Class of 2003
• Class of 2002
• Class of 2001
• Class of 2000
• Class of 1999
  • Walter Alston
  • Bill Bowers
  • Lawrence Bowers
  • Scott Breeden
  • Tirell Burton
  • David Churchman
  • Wilbur Ewbank
  • Suzy Eversole
  • Jean Marks
  • Pete Rome
  • Greg Sullivan
  • Jan Taylor
  • Dr. John Trump
  • Marvin Wilhelm
  • Glenn Winkler
• THS Athletics

John began his coaching career in 1951, at Stewart High School, as an assistant football and baseball coach. He went on in 1953 through 1956, as head coach in football and track to lead teams to two Southwestern League championships in football, and two Butler County Track championships.

The “tradition” of Talawanda High School athletics began in 1956, when John Trump became the first football and track coach of the new high school.

Coach Trump’s five year reign as head track coach resulted in five league championships. In his five years as head football coach, John led the Braves to a 36 win, 11 loss record. His 1957 team, (undefeated, untied), was the first Talawanda High School team to be named at the state level, and continues to be a record holding team for allowing the fewest number of points in a total season (32). John’s football teams achieved three league championships, and were co-champions for two years.

John Trump not only began the Talawanda “tradition” of athletic competition, but continues to reign as the coach with the highest winning percentage, (.766), in the history of Talawanda football.