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James F. Lahr
Inducted October 24, 1992

A three-sport student-athlete at Michigan Tech in the early 1950's James Lahr was most renowned for his presence on the football field.

A three-year letterwinner on the gridiron (1949-51) at running back, Lahr served as captain his senior year and was voted the team's Most Valuable Player. During the course of the 1951 season, Lahr racked up 85 scoring points, the most by any player in the state of Michigan.

In track, where he was also a three-year letterwinner, Lahr established MTU reconds in both the 100 and 220-yard dashes his final year in a Huskies uniform.

He was also a three-year letterwinner in basketball.

Since his departure from MTU in 1952 Lahr has continued his support of the athletic programs through financial donations.