University of Minnesota Athletics
Former Men's Swimming Coach William Heusner Passes Away
8/13/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Swimming & Diving
An outstanding athlete at Northwestern, Heusner was a three-time Big Ten Champion and a two-time NCAA Champion. He was named an All-American for six consecutive years in a total of 21 events. Heusner was awarded Northwestern's Men's Outstanding Athletic Achievement Award in 1947 and in 1949. Heusner was a member of the 1948 Olympic Team and the 1951 Pan-American Games.
Heusner earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics and physics in 1949 and a master's degree in physical education, both at Northwestern. Heusner went on to earn his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in physical education, physiology and statistics in 1955. Heusner was a professor for 37 years, 27 of which were at Michigan State University.
Heusner gained national recognition receiving such honors as the College Swimming Coaches Association of America Service to Aquatics Award, the Michigan Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Outstanding Service Award and the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association Service Award for contributions to the Sport of Swimming.
