W. Rexford Benoit
Inducted August 3, 1985

W. Rexford "Rex" Benoit joined the Michgian Tech coaching staff in 1941 as head coach for track and basketball and as an assistant in football. He continued as track coach for the next 31 years and held many other positions throughout his tenure at the University. Benoit was acting athletic director and head football coach in 1946-47, assistant director from 1947 until he retired in 1972, and handled athletic training duties from 1954-1966. He also coached several cross country teams during his coaching career at Michigan Tech.

Benoit had an outstanding career as a high school coach before coming to Houghton. In 16 years of teaching and coaching in Illinois, Benoit's teams won 54 trophies and established a state record with 39 consecutive football wins. While at Michigan Tech, he managed the state high school district and regional basketball tournaments and Upper Peninsula track finals.