Hall of Fame

Ed Olkowski

  • Class
  • Induction
    2015
  • Sport(s)
    Coach
School: Midland | Sport: Basketball
 
The guy known for his flat-top, crew cut was a cut above WPIAL basketball coaches. Olkowski started his career as a varsity assistant and JV coach at Midland High School in Beaver County before becoming head coach in 1967. He built the Leopards into a dynasty. In only 17 seasons (1967-84), he won seven WPIAL championships and four PIAA championships. He is one of only three boys basketball coaches to win at least seven WPIAL titles and four state championships. He won six WPIAL titles in a row from 1972-77 and his record was 322-96. Olkowski played high school sports at Beaver Falls before going on to play basketball and baseball at Slippery Rock University. He is a member of the Slippery Rock Hall of Fame.