Biographical Note by Frank Wolcott (June 2014)

Item Information

Title:
Biographical Note by Frank Wolcott (June 2014)
Description:
Springfield College alumnus and faculty member Frank A. Wolcott created this historical and biographical note based an earlier version of the Frank Wolcott Papers Finding Aid. These three pages expand on the historical note currently within the collection’s finding aid. As well as providing greater depth regarding Coach Wolcott’s life and accomplishments, this note also includes historical background on the Springfield College gymnastics team (men’s, women’s, and exhibition).
Creator:
Wolcott, Frank A.
Date:
June 2014
Format:
Documents
Location:
Springfield College Archives and Special Collections
Collection (local):
College Archives Digital Collections
Series:
Frank Wolcott Papers > b
Subjects:
Springfield College
Springfield College--Alumni and alumnae
Springfield College--Gymnastics
Springfield College--Faculty
Springfield College--Gymnastics--Exhibition team
Springfield College--Gymnastics--Men
Springfield College--Gymnastics--Women
Wolcott, Frank A.
Gymnastics
History
Places:
Massachusetts > Hampden (county) > Springfield
Extent:
3 Pages
Link to Item:
http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15370coll2/id/8132
Terms of Use:
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Publisher:
Springfield College
Language:
English
Notes:
Frank A. Wolcott (class of 1952) is a gymnastics coach at and alumnus of Springfield College. While a student, Wolcott was captain of the Springfield College gymnastics team and a two-time New England champion on the pommel horse and flying rings. He coached at his alma mater for twenty-six years, retiring in 1981. During this time, Springfield gymnasts placed in the top four at the NCAA Nationals eleven times, captured eight individual national titles, and received sixty-two All American awards. After the 1980-1981 academic year, he retired from coaching. However, he continued to direct the Home Show until 1984. Wolcott returned to Springfield College in August 1985 to replace Mary Ellen Olcese as the assistant director of athletics, a position he held until 1996. During this time, he taught Health and Fitness 200.
Identifier:
ms514-04-b-11-11-003