Hall of Fame

Bill Bright

  • Class
  • Induction
    2003
  • Sport(s)

Bill Bright was a tremendous athlete, coach and administrator at the University of Indianapolis. Bright, who played baseball, basketball, softball and ran cross country from 1951-53 for the Greyhounds, posted a 22-3 career pitching record, a 1.46 career ERA, and struck out 317 batters. He was named all-conference in 1952 and 1953, and he was an amateur baseball All-American in 1953. He also earned All-Conference honors playing basketball in 1953. Bright posted a record of 308-267-1 as Indy's baseball coach (1955-77), winning five conference titles. He posted a 104-39-2 record as cross country coach (1958-76) and won nine conference titles. He also coached basketball (1978-80). Bright served as athletic director at Indianapolis from 1977-93. Bright was one of the founders of the GLVC, the Heartland Collegiate Conference and the Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference.