One of the Cougars’ top players in the 1960s, Bob Zarzynski '63 was a four-year letter-winner whose accomplishments on the court are both long and impressive. As a sharp-shooter, he was not only adept at cutting to the basket, but he also was noted for his outside range. Affectionately known as “Zar,” he finished his junior year as the team’s leading scorer.
Zaraynski's leadership abilities and presence on the court earned him the team’s admiration and respect as he was named captain in his senior year.
That same year, he earned a host of accoldates, including UPI All-New England Small College Honorable Mention, and was selected to play on the Greater New England Boston All-Star squad. Clark's student newspaper, The Scarlet, named him the 1963 Athlete of the Year.Â
Zarzynski also received the Athletic Department's Fred Hebert Trophy, awarded to the senior male athlete who contributes significantly to the intercollegiate program.
Upon graduating from Clark with a bachelor's degree in business administration, Zarzynski stayed actively involved in sports, coaching in youth basketball and baseball leagues for many years.
He has been a United Way and Red Cross volunteer, and he served on the Board of Directors for Twin Tier Home Health.
Bob and his wife Barbara have five children; Jaime, Korey, Robbyn, Robert, and Todd.
