William Moore (Track & Field, 1946-47)
Following stints at Drake and Western Michigan, Moore concluded his collegiate athletic career at Northwestern by winning the Big Ten pole vault competition in 1946 and tying for the championship in 1947. Participating under the Navy ROTC plan, he won the Drake Relays pole vault title three times while representing three different schools -- Drake (1943), Western Michigan (1945) and Northwestern (1946). Moore is the only athlete in the illustrious history of the Drake Relays to win the same event for three different institutions. He also won the 1946 AAU national championship.
Two of Moore's sons, Alan and Bruce, also had successful pole-vaulting careers. Each of them broke the pole vault record at their high school, Logansport High School, which their father once held.
Two of Moore's sons, Alan and Bruce, also had successful pole-vaulting careers. Each of them broke the pole vault record at their high school, Logansport High School, which their father once held.
