Edward (Red) Bland

Selected for his Achievement as a Coach October 19, 1996

Head Baseball Coach at Taylorville High School 1949 - 1963

Coached 10 Conference Champions

Coached 10 District Champions

Coached 5 Regional Champions

Coached Four teams to the State Finals

1952 Final Eight 1958 Final Eight 1959 Final Eight 1962 Final Four

Led Tornadoes to 192 Wins and 52 Losses

Coached at Sterling High School 1928 - 1934 (44 Wins - 17 Losses)

Coached Track at Taylorville High School from 1939 to 1948

Inducted into Bradley University Hall of Fame - 1949

Lettered in Football and Track at Bradley University 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928

Recreational Director of Taylorville Park District 1949 - 1968

Organized the High School "Church League Basketball

First Director of Taylorville Red Bland Little League - 1952

Received "Award of Recognition" from

Illinois High School Athletic Coaches Association - 1969