Donnie Baker Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Please keep retired coach Dale Hummer in your thoughts and prayers. He’s battling the big C and the outlook isn’t looking good. His head coaching career started at Fountain Central in 1973. He led the Mustangs to back to back undefeated seasons in 75 and 76 and playoff spots. In 1978 FC was 1A runner up to Lawrenceburg. He left Fountain Central after the 1980-81 school year and went to Bloomington South. He didn’t have the success there that was expected and from what I remember didn’t have much support for the administration. He ended up at Dekalb and led them to a state title. Coach Hummer was responsible for launching the coaching careers for several successful coaches including, Gene Jellybean Rowe, Rick Malone, Brian Moore and one of the best in Myron Mo Moiarity. I’m sure there’s many more. Thanks everyone ✌️💙 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Gilbert Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Coach Hummer was my freshman coach in 1969 at Rensselaer Central. Coach Siderwitz, Coach Geisman and Coach Hummer all influenced the direction I chose. Coach Hummer was an outstanding classroom teacher and an inspirational coach on the gridiron. I remember his wit and smile as if it were yesterday. My prayers go out for him and to his family! What a great man… George Gilbert, retired coach 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachSnyder Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Coach Hummer was my 8th Social Studies teacher and what a GREAT one he was as he was also my Freshman Football Coach at Rensselaer in 1967. What a great Teacher and Coach with a wonderful sense of humor. As I moved on to varsity football under Coach Siderwicz Coach Hummer was always there supporting us and pushing on. As Coach Gilbert stated Coach Hummer, Siderwicz, Geesman, Burvan, and Brandenburg had a big impact on the community of Rensselaer and my future in coaching. As I entered coaching Coach Hummer was also a person I could talk with for guidance. My Prayers also go out to him and his family! God Bless. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabashalwaysfights Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 My dad played for Coach Hummer during his run at FC. Always heard fantastic stories about that group of coaches. My prayers are with him and his family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Baker Posted December 6, 2022 Author Share Posted December 6, 2022 11 hours ago, wabashalwaysfights said: My dad played for Coach Hummer during his run at FC. Always heard fantastic stories about that group of coaches. My prayers are with him and his family. Who’s your daddy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastpacedO Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 On 12/5/2022 at 9:07 PM, Donnie Baker said: Who’s your daddy? Come on Donnie you are slackin' on your spellin'! You know it's Hoosier Daddy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach TM Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 To follow up on this conversation. Coach Hummer passed away on Wednesday. Peace be with you coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Edwards Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 He was a legend in the Auburn area. Sorry to hear of his passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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