Paul Velez (2008) - UIndy Athletics Hall of Fame

UIndy Athletics Hall of Fame

Lettered in football, baseball, and wrestling in 1956 at Indiana Central College
Helped organize and co-captain of the first wrestling team at Indiana Central in 1956
Received Walter Brenneman Sportsmanship Award in 1956
Served as Franklin Central High School Athletic Director in 1958
Started wrestling program and was head coach at Franklin Central High School
Returned to Indiana Central in 1962 and was the head coach of wrestling from 1962-65, with a record of 62-38.
Won five conference and three little state championships.
Was the head football coach from 1962-68
Was a high school athletic official of baseball for six years, football for 25 years, and wrestling for 38 years
Served as Greenwood Middle School principal from 1978-93. May 19, 2006 proclaimed Paul Velez day-circular drive at school named in his honor
Inducted into Indiana Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame in 1979
Elected as Greenwood city county councilman at-large in 1979 and 1983
Received University of Indianapolis "I" Person of the Year Award in 1990