Edward Engelhart

Two-time all-state selection and leading scorer of Washington Hatchets’ 1930 state champions and 1929 state finalists under HOF coach Burl Friddle… Four-year starter at Central Normal College and two-time Indiana Collegiate all-state honors… As high school and college player, teams won 82% of games…  23-year career as head coach at Merrillville with 307 wins…  Engelhart Gymnasium named in his honor at Merrillville H.S.