Al Feuerbach is one of Iowa’s own national heroes. Born in Clinton, he attended Preston High School where he lettered in baseball, basketball, football, and track. This talented individual attended Emporia State University at Emporia, Kansas. At this school he received NAIA All-American honors for 4 years. After his graduation in 1970, his accomplishments really were noticed. 1. Member of 13 USA National Track and Field Teams. 2. Member of the Olympic Team in 1972, 1976, and 1980. 3. Member of the Pan Am Gold medal Team in 1971 and 1979. 4. Member of various USA-USSR Dual Teams. 5. Co-Captain of USA National Tack and Field Team in 1973-74-82. 6. He served as throwers coach from 1978-80 at San Jose State University. 7. He is in great demand for track and field clinics throughout the world. 8. He is now working in the TV and motion picture industry. Some of his works are: MCA/Universal’s “Road to Moscow”, a documentary feature in 1980. Was organizer and co-host of “Two Big International Mountain Games”, an NBC-CBS-ABC affiliate. ESPN “Future Sports” in 1982. NBC “Al McGuire on Sports” in 1983. 9. He has published many clinic articles on Track and Field and Olympic Style Weight lifting. 10. The video “Al Feuerbach’s Basic 70′ Shot Putting” is truly an excellent teaching tool. 11. He threw the shot 71′ 7″ and is ranked as the third all-time best shot putter in the world.
