33 Years of Red
33 Years of Red
Tom Bennett stands before the audience of more than 1,200 as MC Tom Carnegie introduces him for induction into the Hall of Fame.
"The red I wear tonight represents my gratitude to some great schools that fostered my basketball career," Bennett said.
Thanking a mentor
Bennett catches up with his former coach and mentor Bob Brock. The Hall of Fame inductee made a point during his speech of thanking Coach Brock for attending the ceremony.
Wabash Team
Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Famer Tom Bennett ’60 with Wabash teammates Sherm Franz ’59, Jim Price ’60, Coach Bob Brock, John Hollett ’59, Jim Johnson ’62, and current Wabash Coach Mac Petty H’82.
Embracing a mentor
Hall of Fame Inductee Tom Bennett greets his Wabash coach, Bob Brock.
Speech
Bennett addresses the audience.
Relaxing
Bennett enjoys a laugh with former teammate Jim Price ’60.
Portrait
Bennett accepts a copy of the portrait and plaque that will hang in the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
The Big O
NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and his 1956 Crispus Attucks team, the first all-black team to win a state championship in the U.S., were honored during the ceremony