John Byers Sr. (1989) - UIndy Athletics Hall of Fame

UIndy Athletics Hall of Fame

Outstanding Three sport athlete in Basketball, Track, and Baseball 1933-1937
Served in the United States Military 1941-1945
Discharged as Major after being awarded The Silver Star, The Bronze Star, and The Purple Heart for service in the Pacific
Distinguished career as a teacher and coach for 15 years and as a principal for 27 years
Was a Rotarian for 34 years, served as Rotary president 1983-1984
Prominent and active lay leader in South Bend’s First United Methodist Church
Significant servant at district and conference levels of United Methodist Church
District president of Men’s club since 1979, District lay leader from 1965-1975
Volunteer for United Way
Public servant as Boy Scout leader
Awarded Coveted Silver Beaver Award from Boy Scouts of America, 1968
Recipient of Sam Wegner award (1979) for contributions to the development of youth Received Distinguished Service Award (Rotary), 1982
Named Rotarian of the Year, 1985-1986