Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 1994
Bill Cornell – Track and Cross Country, 1967-1982 (Deceased)
Cornell, a native of England, served as Murray State’s men’s track and field and cross country coach from 1967 to 1982. While at MSU, he lead the cross country team to two championships and earned one track title while being named 1980 OVC Indoor Track Coach of the Year.
Cornell coached three cross country All-Americans including Tommie Turner, who became the first OVC track athlete to win an NCAA championship event and the first to make the U.S. Olympic team. Four other Racers also earned Olympic spots while he was coach.
Cornell  served as men’s track and field coach at Southern Illinois from 1985-1999. He was an eight time MVC Coach of the Year while at SIU. He is also a member of the SIU Hall of Fame.
During his own running career, Cornell was a three-time All-American as he finished second in the half mile and mile events at the 1963 NCAA Championship.
Obituary Information:Â https://goracers.com/news/2016/3/29/general-racer-great-bill-cornell-dies-at-80.aspx
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