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John Modeer - HOF Induction

John Modeer

  • Class
    1968
  • Induction
    2021
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Men's Track & Field
A two-sport standout, John Modeer earned eight varsity letters during his career. On the football field, he started nearly every game and was named All-Missouri Collegiate Athletic Union and NAIA All-District 16 as a senior in the fall of 1967. During that same year he led the Cardinals to their first undefeated season at 10-0-1 and a fourth straight conference championship. On the track he was a three-time MCAU champion, twice in the 330-yard intermediate hurdles and once in the 60-yard low hurdles. He set the school record in the 330-yard hurdles with a time of 40.9 seconds and led the Cardinals to the team championship in 1965. He was awarded the Cecil Martin Award in 1968. 
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