Hall of Fame
Recognition: Coach
Jerry Hueser compiled a 519-256 record in 26 seasons as the Loper basketball coach from 1970 to 1996. During that time his teams won 18 conference championships and represented District 11 in the NAIA National Championships 12 times including a record ten consecutive years from 1978 to 1987. The 1978 team captured second place in the national tournament and the 1982 finished fourth while winning the team sportsmanship trophy. Hueser was an assistant coach for the national Sports Festival and University World Games. He was NAIA District coach of the Year three times, Omaha World-Herald College Coach of the Year three times and Lincoln Journal Star Coach of the Year twice. He was elected to the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1991. Hueser also coached baseball and golf.
