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WESTERVILLE, OHIO—Otterbein University inducted its fourth class into the Athletic Hall of Fame last Saturday on the Westerville campus.
Members of the Class of 2011 include Judy McLaughlin Davis ’78, from Newark, Ohio; Jim Eby ’43, from Dayton, Ohio; Jim Hoyle ’83, from Hilliard, Ohio; Bradley Myers ’00, from Columbus, Ohio; Jack Pietila ’62, from Westerville, Ohio; Ed Rarey ’52, from Groveport, Ohio; Steve Traylor ’73, from Duncan, S.C.; Marcia Foulke Ziegler ’96, from Ontario, N.Y.; and the 2002 men’s soccer team. Dr. Samuel Ziegler ’36, from Shreveport, La., was honored posthumously.
A brief biographical sketch of each inductee follows.
Judy McLaughlin Davis
Class of 1978
When Judy, a member of the Ohio AAU women’s track team in high school, first came to Otterbein in 1974, the school did not have a women’s track program. Bob Mersy started a women’s team in 1976 and Judy took flight. In her junior year, Judy set three conference and meet records in the 880-yard run (2:16), mile run (5:10), and two-mile run (11:10) at the Bowling Green State University Invitational. She qualified for the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women’s national track and field meet in the 880-yard run and placed sixth in 2:08.2—7.1 seconds better than her personal best—to earn All-American honors. Upon graduating from Otterbein, Judy accepted a graduate assistantship to Indiana University in adapted physical education. She continued to run track, turning in a personal best 4:56.2 in the mile. Upon graduation, she returned to her former Ohio AAU track team in hopes of making it to the 1980 Olympics. Although she did not make the Olympic team, Judy continues to hold several Otterbein records, including ones in the indoor 880-yard and mile runs, and outdoor 800 meters. Judy, a two-time nominee for Teacher of the Year in the Newark City Schools system, is in her 20th year of teaching.
Jim Eby
Class of 1943
Jim, a lifelong teacher and football coach, was a three-sport athlete at Otterbein, earning eight letters in football, baseball and track and field. He likes to note that he scored three touchdowns and kicked three extra points in his first college game at Otterbein, and scored three touchdowns and three extra points in his last college game at Wooster College (upon graduating from Otterbein, Jim joined the Navy Air Corp and trained at Wooster). He won the javelin throw at the Drake Relays in 1943, and still sits second all-time at Otterbein with a throw of 192-4. Following World War II, he was invited to try out with the Philadelphia Eagles. Jim taught and coached at Trotwood-Madison High School (1947-52), Greenville High School (1952-56), and Colonel White High School (1956-71) until assuming the role of athletic director at Trotwood-Madison from 1971-81. He won a league championship in football at each school. Jim coached two eventual NFL All-Pro players while at Colonel White—Doug France with the Los Angeles Rams and Matt Blair with the Minnesota Vikings. He was inducted into the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1981. He and his wife, Freda, have one daughter, three sons and 12 grandchildren.
Jim Hoyle
Class of 1983
Jim, a two-sport athlete at Otterbein, earned All-Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) honors seven times, four in football and three in baseball. He was named to the Kodak All-America first team as a place-kicker in 1983, breaking all but one of the school kicking records. He still holds the school career record for most field goals, 27, and shares the single-game record of field goals made, with four. Jim was also outstanding on the diamond, leading the team in hitting for three seasons, and in home runs for one season. He hit .500 at the College World Series in 1983—Otterbein finished second in the nation—and was named to the all-tournament team. Jim was a two-time baseball All-American. He batted a career .359 and ranks seventh on the Otterbein all-time list.
Bradley Myers
Class of 2000
Brad, a member of three Ohio Athletic Conference tournament and regular-season championship men’s soccer teams, dominated on the field and in the classroom. A four-time team MVP, he helped lead the Cardinals to 40 shutouts from his sweeper position from 1997 to 1999. A two-time All-American (1997 and 1999), Brad guided the Cardinals to a then school record 19-1-1 finish and a No. 5 ranking in the final national poll his senior season in 1999. Over his four-year career as starting sweeper, Otterbein won 63 games. Brad was named OAC Defensive Player of the Year, first team All-OAC, first team All-Ohio, and first team All-Great Lakes Region three times from 1997 to 1999. He was also named Ohio D3 Player of the Year as a senior. In addition, Brad collected numerous academic honors, including Academic All-OAC and Academic All-Ohio in 1998 and 1999. As a senior, he was awarded the Roger K. Powell Scholastic Award from Otterbein and the Clyde A. Lamb Award from the OAC.
Jack Pietila
Class of 1962
Jack entered Otterbein in the fall of 1958 with high athletic marks, having achieved All-American and All-Ohio honors in football at Warren Harding High School. The three-sport athlete earned four varsity letters in both football and baseball, and two in wrestling at Otterbein. A two-time All-Ohio Athletic Conference selection in football in 1960 and 1961, Jack helped lead Otterbein to three winning seasons as his teams compiled a 23-4-0 record from 1959 to1961 under legendary coach Bob “Moe” Agler. He served as class president for three years and was selected to “Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities” as a senior. Following graduation, Jack entered the U.S. Air Force and earned his master’s degree in management from the University of North Dakota. Jack was promoted to major in 1978 and was appointed Director of Sports and Recreation, overseeing 74 installations in Europe. He retired from the Air Force in 1983 and returned to his alma mater as Director of Alumni Relations, later becoming Executive Director of Development in 1990, a position he held until his retirement in 2006. In 1992, Jack was inducted into the Warren, Ohio Sports Hall of Fame, and is currently serving as president of the Otterbein “O” Club. Jack is married to the former Mary Jean Barnhard ’61. They have two daughters and three grandsons.
Ed Rarey
Class of 1952
Ed has made his mark as educator and coach over his 59-year career in the Gahanna Jefferson School system. He played football at Otterbein all four years, earning All-Ohio honors in 1950. Upon graduation, Ed taught math and science for five years until becoming principal at Gahanna Lincoln Elementary School where he served until 1990. Along the way, he earned a master of science in education degree from The Ohio State University in 1967. But, from the very start in 1953, he has served as track and field coach at Gahanna Lincoln High School, a position he still holds today. Ed also coached cross country at Gahanna Lincoln for 30 seasons, from 1957 to 1987. Ed has earned numerous coaching awards, including Track and Field Coach of the Year honors in 1987 and 2010 from the National High School Athletic Coaches Association; and 1979, 1986 and 2009 from the Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches (OATCCC). He has been named Central District Track and Field Coach of the Year over 20 times. Ed is enshrined in many halls of fame, including the Ohio Capital Conference (2010), OATCCC (1986), and Groveport Madison High School (1988). Ed is married to the former Jacquelyn Anne Parrish, and has one daughter, one granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter.
Steve Traylor
Class of 1973
Steve is a rarity. This athletic standout, who started all four years in football and baseball and two years in basketball, earned 12 varsity letters as a student-athlete at Otterbein. Steve earned All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors and served as team captain in all three sports. He was selected team MVP in each. Steve, a guard, captained the 1973 OAC championship men’s basketball team. The former wide receiver and kick returner was also selected to the 1972 All-Ohio Shrine Bowl. Steve earned an NCAA postgraduate scholarship and attended The Ohio State University where he earned his master’s degree. Steve, who spent three seasons as head basketball coach and athletic director at Greensboro College (1976-79), built his reputation as head baseball coach at Florida Atlantic University (1980-87) before solidifying it at Duke University. He compiled 356 wins as head baseball coach at Duke over 12 seasons from 1987 to 1999 to become the second winningest baseball coach in Duke history. He was named Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year in 1992. Steve moved to Wofford College in 1999, serving as head baseball coach until his retirement from coaching in 2007 ranked as the 35th winningest active coach in NCAA Division I. That year, his team won the Southern Conference championship and advanced to the NCAA Division I regionals. Steve remains at Wofford, serving as director of intramurals and recreation.
Marcia Foulke Ziegler
Class of 1996
Marcia achieved All-American status in two sports while a student-athlete at Otterbein. As a senior, she earned All-American honors twice by finishing 30th at the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships in 1995 and sixth in the 10,000-meter run at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 1996. Over the course of her career, Marcia won two Ohio Athletic Conference championships in cross country, and collected seven individual championships in track and field. In 1995, she was selected Ohio Division III Runner of the Year and OAC Runner of the Year in cross country, and, in 1996, OAC Most Outstanding Track Athlete. She was a two-time national qualifier in both cross country and track and field. She holds the school record in the 10,000 (36:59), and sits third all-time in both the 3,000 (10:41.5) and 5,000 (18:07). Upon graduation, Marcia taught middle school science and coached cross country, basketball and track at North Union Local Schools. She earned her master’s degree from Marygrove College in 2004. Marcia and her husband, Jason, moved to Rochester, N.Y. in 2004 where she continues to teach middle school science and high school chemistry while coaching the girl’s high school basketball team at a small Christian school in Penfield, N.Y. The couple has one daughter and one son.
Dr. Samuel Ziegler
Class of 1936
Although a top-notch bruising athlete while at Otterbein, Sam made his mark in the field of medicine, serving those most in need. He earned seven varsity letters in football and track and field, and received the coveted Norris-Elliott Cup, presented to Otterbein’s best senior athlete and student. In 1933, on his father’s birthday, who was watching in the stands, Sam ran for four touchdowns in a football game against Hiram. He excelled in track, turning in personal bests of 23-6 in the long jump, 6-3 in the high jump, and 10.0 seconds in the 100-yard dash. In 1940, Sam graduated from Western Reserve Medical School and was awarded the senior prize in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Following military service as chief medical officer in the Philippines during World War II, Sam entered private practice as a physician and general surgeon at the Espanola Hospital in Espanola, N.M. He came to New Mexico under the auspices of the United Brethren Church to help build and staff this hospital in an area of northern New Mexico in need of better medical care. Sam was the hospital’s first physician and he served the area for 30 years, from 1946-76. For the next 10 years, he became a member and then leader of the Occupational Medical Group at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Sam also served on the Espanola City Council from 1966 to 1984, and took part in two unsuccessful, but eventful and rewarding bids for State Senator. In 1998, Sam and his wife, Isabel, were recognized as “Living Treasures” by the city of Santa Fe, N.M.
2002 Men’s Soccer Team
The 2002 men’s soccer team, which included three Academic All-Americans, became the first from Otterbein to reach the Final Four. While a memorable feat, fans and players will long remember the snowstorm that greeted them that Thanksgiving weekend in upstate New York. Final Four host St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y. was hit by a huge snowstorm the night before the semifinals, forcing the matches to be moved to a lacrosse field with artificial turf. Snow continued to fall throughout the first half, but the Cardinals, under head coach Gerry D’Arcy, played on to earn a 3-2 win over Trinity University in the semifinals. In the championship match, Messiah College defeated Otterbein 1-0. The Cardinals won a school record 23 games in 2002, finishing the season with a 23-3-1 record, including 16 shutouts, which tied the school and Ohio Athletic Conference record. Otterbein swept through the OAC, winning both the regular season and tournament titles. Defender Mike Lochner, forward Angelo Manzo, and midfielder Jesse Rose earned Academic All-American honors, with Lochner being selected Academic All-America of the Year in the college division. Lochner also earned second team All-American honors from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
