Clark University

Whitman, who died in 1948, had a long tenure of service to Clark and is considered to be one of the cornerstones of the athletic program.

He was the Cougars’ first men’s basketball coach in the 1921-22 season when Clark posted a 4-9 record that includes victories over Boston University (twice), Northeastern University, and MIT.

Clark’s competition that season also included Amherst, Bates, Brown, University of Maine, University of Massachusetts, University of New Hampshire, Wesleyan, and WPI.

After handing over the basketball coaching reins, Whitman took over as Director of Physical Education for 44 years. He also served as track and field coach from 1926-32.