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2007 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
LYNN DARBYSHIRE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, 1967-95 Lynn Darbyshire was hired by Dr. Eugene Bennett in 1967 to coach the first basketball team and build an athletic program at Miami university middletown. As Athletic Director from 1967-95, Lynn developed an athletic program that is now the benchmark for all regional campuses in Ohio. He coached men's basketball from 1967-76, compiling a record of 134-70. His teams' won the state tournament championship in 1972 and the conference championship in 1976. He was also the founder and driving force behind the formation of the Ohio Regional Campus Conference in 1973 and served many years as the Commissioner of the ORCC. Under Lynn's direction the ORCC expanded to offer competition in eight sports for men and women. He initiated the ORCC All-Sports Award in 1981 primarily to encourage other schools to support women's athletics on their campuses. Lynn Darbyshire served as a leader and role model to a countless number of students, athletes and coaches at MUM. Lynn retired as Athletic Director and Director of Student Affairs in 1995. He resides in Middletown with his wife of 42 years, Stefanie. Lynn and Stefanie, have two children, Jaime Smith (Bloomington, IN) and Gregg (Cincinnati) and five grandsons. Upon his retirement in 1995, Lynn's name was added to the prestigious Warrior Award, an award he initiated in 1971. the Warrior Award recognizes student athletes who best exemplify the attitude and character expected in the Miami University Middletown athletic program. |
