Hall of Fame
Bob Lawson made his mark at UW-Parkside as track and cross country coach from 1971-1982. His men’s track teams placed in the top ten in the nation on nine different occasions. He coached the women’s cross country team at UW-Parkside for only two seasons, yet led the squad to the ultimate goal of attaining the NAIA national cross country championship in 1980. During his successful run at UW-Parkside, Lawson coached a total of 10 national champions and 22 All-American athletes. At the same time, both his students and the entire athletic program valued his expertise in strength and conditioning.
