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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

Hall of Fame

Orlie Watts

  • Class
    1933
  • Induction
    1982
  • Sport(s)
    Track & Field, Cross Country

Recognition: Athlete

 

Orlie Watts was a four-year letterman in cross-country and track from 1929 to 1933. He won every race he ran in track meets during his 1932 spring season and was selected to run the 1500 meters in the 1932 Olympic Trials. After graduation he coached at five Nebraska schools. He was instrumental to the acceptance and advancement of six-man football during his coaching years in Custer County.

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