Herb Boxer
Inducted November 7, 2009

Herb Boxer turned in a stellar career as a hockey player from 1967-70 and returned as the program’s head coach from 1985-90.

The Hancock, Mich., native recorded 37 goals and 36 assists in 97 games, helping the Huskies to one Western Collegiate Hockey Association title and two NCAA Tournament appearances.

In 1968, he became the first American-born player taken in the National Hockey League Draft.

Boxer was named Tech’s head coach in 1985. His most successful season came in 1987-88, when the Huskies placed fourth in the WCHA and he was named WCHA Coach of the Year.

Boxer, who graduated in 1970 with a degree in business administration, currently works for Cook Systems International in Memphis, Tenn.