Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 1993
Stewart served some 30 years as professor and chairman in the university’s department of health, physical education and recreation (HPER). A former football player at Murray State, he was selected Outstanding Scholar-Athlete prior to his 1957 graduation. Stewart returned to Murray State in 1962 and served as head men’s tennis coach in 1964, leading the team to the OVC Championship. In 1965, he began an eight-year tenure as coordinator of the 15-sport men’s and women’s athletics program at the university. MSU won OVC championships in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf and tennis during his watch, all while he still served as an instructor in the HPER department.
Stewart was instrumental in planning new and renovating old facilities at MSU, including Stewart Stadium (named after his father), outdoor recreation facilities, tennis courts, archery/golf/baseball ranges and a large indoor recreational facility. (The Murray Ledger & Times, September 30, 1993)
Obituary Information: http://thejhchurchillfuneralhome.tributes.com/obituary/show/Chad-Lee-Stewart-106251211 and https://goracers.com/news/2018/7/12/general-dr-chad-stewart-remembered-for-life-of-service-to-murray-state.aspx?path=general
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