Robert Leslie Murray Class of 1953

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Inducted into the Wall of Distinction Class of 2020

Athletic History: Kentucky East-West HS All Star Football Game
Starting Catcher in Baseball Junior and Senior Year
Captain of the Football Team Senior Year
Led the NKAC in scoring for football (12 T.D.’s, 20 P.A.T.’s)
Carried 136 times for 1118 yards. Averaging 8.2 Yards a carry
First All-Conference Team, Honorable Mention All State
Started at guard for the basketball team that finished 3rd in the NKAC his Senior season.
He also was on the track team and competed in several categories.
Athletic Award:
Dayton High School Athletic Hall of Fame/ Inducted December 12, 2014
Made a Significant Contribution to the body of knowledge through the academic pursuit of:
University of Cincinnati Engineering Degree Graduate Class of 1969
Several Patents under his leadership for gas nozzles and gas pumps while employed at Dover Corporation, OPW Division
Also served as Product Liability expert for this company and would travel and assist in litigation.

Volunteer Service:
Volunteer Firefighter 1954- late 1980’s
Assistant Chief
EMT
Certified Instructor
Leadership/ Advocacy for School Committee:
Served as a School Board President early -mid 70’s