Tribute To Dr. James C. Redd
Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition for Athletic Director, Dr. James C. Redd. On February 10, 2008, Dr. Redd will be enshrined into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Jim excelled as a student athlete throughout high school and…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition for Athletic Director, Dr. James C. Redd. On February 10, 2008, Dr. Redd will be enshrined into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
Jim excelled as a student athlete throughout high school and college thereby earning First
Team Defensive Lineman and Second Team Offensive Tackle awards at Northwest Missouri State University. After graduating with a double major in Physical Education and Social Science, Jim returned to the sidelines, this time as a graduate assistant at the University of Colorado-Boulder. Before returning to his alma mater as head coach of the Bearcats in 1976, Jim earned a master's degree in Physical Education and School Administration. Within 3 years he was selected as the MIAA Coach of the Year.
In 1986, Jim decided to take a sabbatical from a 17-year coaching career and return to school, this time completing his doctorate in education from Oklahoma State University-Stillwater.
Upon graduation, Dr. Redd returned to Northwest Missouri State to coordinate the graduate program in Health and Physical Education, and eventually to serve as Director of Athletics for Northwest. In 2001, Dr. Redd retired from Northwest State University. However, by May 2002 he was appointed Director of Athletics and Physical Education Chair at William Jewel College in Liberty, MO, a position he still holds.
Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Dr. Jim Redd as he will be forever remembered for his athletic and educational achievements on February 10, 2008, when he enters the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.