Bob Lechner, Glendale's first coach, dies at 91

[msubearssuperfan1]

http://www.gormanscharpf.com/obituary/earl-robert-bob-lechner

https://glendalefootball.weebly.com/bob-lechner.html

Glendale head coach 1963-1972
67-31-2 overall (.67% - Third best winning percentage in SPS history)
Ozark Conference Champions - 1964, 1966, 1968 & 1969
Quarterback Club Coach of the Year - 1964, 1966, & 1968
1965 Chamber of Commerce Coach of the Year
Graduate - Verona HS ('45), SMS ('50)
Head Coach - Sarcoxie ('50-'53) and Miller ('53-'55); Assistant Coach - Jarrett Jr. High, Parkview & Hillcrest ('56-'63)

Glendale Golf Coach 1963 - 1991
Boys State Champions - 1975
Qualified for State - 1964, 1965, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, & 1991
Girls State Champions - 1977, 1978, & 1979
2nd Place - 1976, 3rd Place - 1980

 

[zonefire]

Coach was a great man. I was fortunate enough to have Coach has a co teacher in drivers ed. Rest in peace.

 

[indianhawk68]

thoughts and prayers with his family.