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Hall of Fame

Jack Tennant

Jack Tennant

  • Class
    1955
  • Induction
    2003
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Men's Basektball
Name: Jack Tennant, Athlete
Class of: 1955
"Dynamite" Jack Tennant, a native of Fairview near Fairmont, competed in football and basketball all four years of his college career and was All Conference in both sports. As a four year quarterback with the Pioneers, he completed 131 passes in 292 attempts to set a school record of 2,085 yards gained by passing, also completing 21 touchdown passes. His passing yardage was the second highest in conference history and he was named WVIAC's All-Time passing leader. Known in basketball as the "Fairview Flash", Tennant was second only to Bob "Hooks" Hardman, an Inaugural Inductee, in the number of points scored during his four years, falling only 31 points short of the taller Hardman. He was the fourth recipient of GSC's Frank Montrose Award, winning the award in 1955. Tennant went on to excel in academia before being forced to retire because of health issues. Jack died October 3, 2004.
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