Ken Keller (1990) - Hall of Fame - University of Toledo Athletics

Ken Keller

Induction:
1990
Class:
1917

Ken Keller was associated with The University of Toledo for 51 years, from 1916 to 1967. He is one of the founding fathers of the Rocket athletic program and his support spanned more than six decades. As a student, Keller played basketball and football in 1916 and 1917 and was The University of Toledo's first quarterback and team captain. In 1919, he was appointed to the first Athletic Board of Control. As president, he drew up the first set of rules and regulations for the department of athletics and was also responsible for the budget until 1929. In 1930, he was appointed to the UT Board of Trustees where he served 37 years. While on the Board, he continued to direct the athletic budget until 1967.