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1960s Standout Bill Hahn Passes Away

Sharp-shooting guard was named to Drake's 1960s All-Decade Team

Bill Hahn, a standout member of the Drake University men's basketball team in the 1960s, passed away July 27, 2018, in Michigan City, Ind., at the age of 77.
 
A native of Michigan City, Ind., Hahn lettered for the Bulldogs from 1961-63 and as a sophomore, helped lead the Bulldogs to a 19-7 record in 1960-61 and the following year scored 17 points in a Drake victory over Indiana at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Des Moines. One of the most accurate shooters of his era at Drake, Hahn was named to the Bulldogs' All-Decade Team for the 1960s.
 
Following his graduation from Drake in 1963, Hahn embarked on a decorated coaching career that included 18 years as a head coach at Indiana High Schools where he won 246 games with five sectional titles. He also spent five seasons as the associate head coach at Ball State University before returning to the high school ranks.
 
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