Elkin Isaac Track

In 1996, Albion resurfaced its outdoor track and renamed the facility in honor of former athletic director and coach Elkin "Ike" Isaac, '48.

Isaac was a member of the Albion College faculty from 1952 to 1975. He also served as head basketball coach (1953-1959), head track coach (1953-1962) and head cross country coach (1962-1969). He led his teams to one MIAA basketball title, six consecutive league championships in track and three cross country championships. He also served as athletic director. He was inducted into the Albion College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1989.

The Elkin Isaac Track Drive was co-chaired by Cedric and June Luke Dempsey, both ’54, with indispensable assistance from Thomas Schwaderer, ’56.

Ready for competition in the spring of 1997, The Elkin R. Isaac Track includes an eight lane rubberized surface. Also included in the project was the installation of a steeplechase pit. In addition to the new surface on the track, all runways for field events were resurfaced at this time.

Throwing events also received new facilities, as the college installed new shotput rings and a new discus cage.

Updated January 05, 2004 by Albion College Sports Information