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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

Hall of Fame

Max Hester

  • Class
    1940
  • Induction
    1985
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Track & Field

Recognition: Athlete

 

A four-year football letterman as a guard, Max Hester earned all-conference honors three times between 1936 and 1940. On the track he excelled in the middle distances and held a number of Antelope records. He coached at Ord, Ravenna and Auburn high schools before joining the staff at Lincoln Northeast in 1949 where he spent 34 years teaching and coaching before retiring in 1983. He was recognized for outstanding service by the Nebraska Coaches Association Award and the Nebraska Athletic Directors Association.

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