New Hampton 1985
Born in New Hampton, Iowa in 1918. Bab graduated from New Hampton High School as Valedictorian of his class and received an academic scholarship to Univ. of Northern Iowa. He has held coaching positions at Hudson, Eagle Grove, Postville, Cedar Falls, Iowa, and is presently at Mound, Minnesota. Life time record in football – 67 – 29 – 2. Lifetime record in Basket ball – 58 – 29. When asked about Track accomplishments, Bab stated that his best years were at Cedar Falls where he won 81 of 84 meets with 5 or less teams involved. Other Track Accomplishments: 1. 7 conference indoor and outdoor championships at Cedar Falls. 2. Teams place 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Iowa State Championships in Cross Country and mile team race. 3. Most outstanding individuals he has coached have been Jack Schulte at Postville; Clayton Thomas at Cedar Falls; Lynn Nelson of Mound, Minnesota. 4. He has served on the state advisory committee for girls Cross Country in Minnesota; has served as coach for the alumni at the Univ. of Northern Iowa Alumni game; and has been honorary referee at the Dickinson Relays.