Bob Krizancic

Induction Year:

1997

graduation year:

1971

AWARDED FOR:

basketball, coach

ABOUT

Started 59 consecutive games winning 3 letters for the GHS basketball team. Named All Conference, All Northeast Ohio and All State teams his senior year. Received scholarship to play for YSU where he won 3 letters. Came back to Girard to teach and coach basketball, compiling a 193-122 record to rank as one of Girard's all time winningest coaches in any sport. He capped off his coaching career at Girard by winning Girard andTrumbull County's first ever State Basketball Championship. He's currently coaching basketball at Mentor High School in Mentor, Ohio.

accomplishments

  • Started 59 consecutive games and earned 3 letters as a vital part of the GHS basketball team.
  • Achieved an impressive array of honors during his senior year, including All-Conference, All-Northeast Ohio, and All-State team selections.
  • Secured a scholarship to play basketball at YSU (Youngstown State University), where he further honed his skills and earned 3 letters.
  • Returned to Girard after his college career to teach and coach basketball, amassing a remarkable 193-122 coaching record. This achievement positioned him among Girard's all-time winningest coaches in any sport.
  • Culminated his coaching tenure at Girard with a historic victory, clinching the first-ever State Basketball Championship for Girard and Trumbull County.
  • Continues his coaching journey as he currently coaches basketball at Mentor High School in Mentor, Ohio.
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