Guide to the Cradle of Coaches Archive: Players and Coaches Collection

Biography of Biography or History

Miami University is recognized as the "Cradle of Coaches" due to its unrivaled success in producing coaching legends. In 1959, the moniker "Cradle of Coaches" was first used by Bob Kurz, former Miami University sports information director, in describing the legacy of coaches and players who were at one time associated with the Miami University football program. The glory years for the Miami Redskins began as early as the 1930s and lasted through the 1960s. Membership in the Cradle of Coaches was broadened in 1975 to include coaching achievement in other Miami athletic programs. Cradle membership also came to include leadership and contributions made by Miami graduates in administrative athletic roles.

Scope and Content

The Players and Coaches Collection forms a portion of the Cradle of Coaches Archive and includes football play books, correspondence, news articles, memorabilia, media guides, etc. Also included are basketball trading cards featuring past Miami players Wally Szczerbiak, Ron Harper, Randy Ayers, and Ira Newble.

Statement of Arrangement

Restrictions on Use

Reproduction of materials in the collection is subject to the restrictions of copyright law. To use any materials not yet in the public domain, the researcher must obtain permission from the copyright holder.

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University Libraries.

Indexing Terms

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Preferred Citation

Cradle of Coaches Archive: Players and Coaches Collection, Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University Libraries