Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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TEMPLAR DEDICATES The Templar salutes Dr. William P. Leaness, coach of the national championship Owl soccer team, who after 22 years of outstanding coaching service at the University, finally received the recognition he has long merited. Pete as he is known to his players, patients and friends, was one of the first athletic greats at the University, gaining all-American honors in soccer and baseball in 1930. He took over as coach of the soccer team upon completion of his undergraduate days and meanwhile earned a degree at the School of Chiropody. Since his first years as coach, Pete has consistently turned out fine teams. Victory-wise he is the winningest coach in Temple history. This was the fourth unbeaten team he has turned out, and it marked his second straight undefeated season. But aside from the won and lost column, Pete Leaness is a man who has always had the respect and friendship of team members and associates. An unselfish devotee to the principles of sportsmanship and high character, Pete Leaness has made a great contribution to his alma mater. The Templar is proud to pay tribute to an outstanding coach, a loyal alumnus, and a remarkable individual, who unquestionably ranks as the Man of the Year at Temple.

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