Hall of Fame
Marshall Carlson is possibly one of the University of Toledo's most successful two-sport athletes in history. He was a captain of the basketball teams that defined Rocket basketball success. From 1939-1941, the Rockets went an amazing 62-19, including the 1940 season of 24-6. The team's 24 wins in 1940 is the school record which has lasted more than 55 years. Carlson was the captain of the 1941 squad that went 21-3 and was regarded nationally by coaches and by sports writers in Chicago, New York and Detroit as one of the top programs in the country. One publication raved about Carlson's behind-the-back passes when the Rockets played Long Island University in Madison Square Garden in 1939. As a golfer, Carlson was equally successful. He was the Ohio Intercollegiate Champion in 1940. He also held several course records including a (-7) 64 at Heatherdown and a (-6) 66 at Highland Meadows. Carlson also was co-holder of the amateur record at the Ohio State University Golf Course. With his accomplishments in both basketball and golf, Marshall Carlson established himself as an athlete ahead of his time.Â
