Born September 20, 1895, Willow Springs, Mo. Died November 1, 1990.

The coach at Kansas State University for 35 years, Ward Haylett highlighted his coaching career by serving as an assistant coach on the 1948 Olympic team. A graduate of the University of Nebraska, Haylett took over as the Wildcats' head coach in 1928 and until his retirement in 1963 had teams that usually were in the Big Eight Conference's first division. One of his top athletes was sprinter Thane Baker, who captured three medals, including one gold, at the 1956 Olympic Games. Another top athlete was Elmer Hackney, who was the national collegiate shot put champion in 1938 and 1939.