Princeton University - Bric A Brac Yearbook (Princeton, NJ)

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PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY PRESIDENTS ROOM May 1, 1962 TO THE CLASS OF 1963: The dedication of this 84th edition of the Bric-a-Brac to James F. Oates, Jr. -- alumnus, Charter Trustee, success- ful leader of the $53 million campaign -- is fitting witness to the telling period in Princeton's history this volume records. On behalf of the University, and for mys elf personally, I want to express warm thanks to the editors of the Brie for the time and thought they have given to the major task oTassembling this kaleidoscopic view of a particularly meaningful year -- one which has brought closer together all elements within the University, given many of us a better understanding of our University, and provided enlarged opportunities for work towards the worthy and enduring ends that are Princetonis heritage. Since rely, yngh Robert F. Goheen

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IN MEMORIAM FRANKLIN C. CAPPON Franklin C. Cappon, the Dean of Ivy League basket- ball coaches, had a long and distinguished career as both a coach and athletic adn'iinistrator. His untimely death on November 29, brought sorrow to the numeit ous friends he had made in the Princeton community through the years. Cappy was unique among basketball coaches. During games he would sit at the end of the bench, changing frowns according to the action, occasionally gesturing, sometimes glancing up at the clock. He always recognized the limitations of each player and never asked too much of a man though he expected all possible efforts Without asking. Before a crucial game he would say, 'lI want to win too, sure, but this game is for you fellas. Because Ilve seen a lotta big games and Tm going to see a lot more. He certainly did plan to see a lot more. He was much too young and full of life at only 61 when he collapsed and died in the shower a few days before the season was to begin. Only his winning records can live beyond the per- sonal memories of his gruff voice, his twinkling eyes, and his liberal sprinkling of lldontcha knows. How- ever, the records speak as eloquently of Cappy's per- formance as a professional as memories speak of his performance as a man. He was a kind man and a prac- tical one. He was realistic and enthusiastic. His over- all record at Princeton shows five Ivy League titles and two ties as well as 260 victories and 190 defeats. In speaking of Cappy, President Goheen chose to call him a great teacher ignoring the word llcoach. Cappy was much like his teams. He went all the way with the best he had; he won all that he entered; and he won all whom he met.

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Photo by Orren Jack Turner THE PRESIDENT ROBERT F. GOHEEN, PH. D., LL. D.