Bill Koski Sr. - Class of 1997

(Champion)

was All-U.P. in football at Iron River High School, and a three-year player at Northern Michigan College (1935-37).  Koski coached for 33 years at Champion High School and had a 183-65 record in 15 years as basketball coach.  He played town team baseball for 25 years, helped organize several Upper Peninsula leagues and sponsored numerous basketball, baseball and softball teams.