Hall of Fame
Phillip M. Hubbard was a star basketball player at Coe and his lifetime record in the sport as player and coach have been recognized nationally by the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, where his name is engraved on the Founder's Wall. As a basketball player Phil Hubbard led the Coe team in scoring two years and won all-conference honors twice. As captain in his senior year he led the team to a second place finish and an upset win over the University of Illinois. Mr. Hubbard was also a four-letter man in track and set a school record in the javelin throw. He earned his master's degree at Columbia University and then began a long and eminently successful career at Owego Free Academy in Owego, N.Y. As director of athletics and football and basketball coach, he established what is probably the greatest coaching record in both sports in the State of New York. His teams were perennial champions over the years and in one year the starting eleven all were selected for the All-Star team in a 10-team conference. In addition to his brilliant coaching, Mr. Hubbard was a respected leader of young men and enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading citizens of his community. In recognition of a lifelong career of inspirational service to young students, it is a pleasure for me to present the name of Phillip M. Hubbard, Class of 1928, for induction posthumously into the Coe Athletic Hall of Fame. October 25, 1974
