Glenn “Red” Jacoby
Athletic Director, 1946-73
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Glenn J. “Red” Jacoby served as the Wyoming Athletic Director for 27 years, from 1946 until his death in 1973. Jacoby, who was instrumental in the construction of War Memorial Stadium and Fieldhouse, is credited with hiring some of Wyoming’s most successful football coaches including Bowden Wyatt, Phil Dickens, Bob Devaney and Lloyd Eaton. Jacoby was an integral figure in creating the Western Athletic conference. He served on the United States Olympic Committee Board of Directors. Jacoby was posthumously elected to the national Association of College Athletic Directors Hall of Fame and the Idaho Sports Hall of fame. The University of Wyoming golf course was named in his honor. Inducted October 29, 1993 Honors and Awards
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