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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Rose-Hulman Athletic Hall of Fame

John Mutchner

John Mutchner

  • Class
  • Induction
    1993
  • Sport(s)
    Coach
John Mutchner
 
Athletic Director / Basketball /
Baseball / Tennis Coach
1963-88
Inducted in 1993

 
Career Highlights
* Had a 341-295 record in 25 seasons as basketball coach to set a school record for career wins
* Mutchner's 1976-77 team has a 24-4 record (best in school history) and advanced to semifinals of 1977 NCAA Division III tournament 
* Engineers made four postseason appearances during Mutchner's tenure (1976-77, 1977-78, 1980-81 and 1981-82) 
* An innovator, Mutchner brought "The Cannons" to Shook Fieldhouse and took his teams on many exotic trips, including the first-ever trip by a U.S. college team to play in Russia
* Had a 77-101 record in 13 years as baseball coach  
 
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