Indiana University Athletics
Buckner Presented Z.G. Clevenger Award By I Association
10/4/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
The honor is presented to living I Men who, as alumni, have made outstanding contributions to Indiana University through service to its athletic program. Current IU men's basketball player Kevin "Yogi" Ferrell presented Buckner with the award.
Clevenger, a coach and athletic director, was characterized by his commitment to excellence, high ideals, and principles. He was devoted to his staff and worked untiringly to assist the coaches in developing their programs and establishing high ethical standards.
The award perpetuates the ideals Clevenger set forth in his many years of service as a student, athlete, coach, and athletic administrator. Two others also received the recognition.
Former swimmer Rick Dennen was a captain for the Hoosiers during his junior and senior seasons and was a member of the 1985 Big Ten Championship . Former football standout Dr. Vic Malinovsky of Bloomington who earned most valuable defensive player for freshmen on the 1968 Rose Bowl Hoosiers. A linebacker, Vic went on to earn Big Ten Academic honors for three years.
