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Dwane Clodfelter - Inducted 1981



Woonsocket native. 1947 USD grad. Coached USD to the 1958 college-division national basketball title. That team won its last 20 games and was the first North Central Conference team to go unbeaten (12-0) in conference play. His USD teams also set the state record for consecutive home wins (34, 1956-59). In 13 seasons at USD (1954-55 season to 1966-67), Clodfelter's record was 149-153. After that, he remained at USD as golf coach and assistant athletic director. He coached in high school ranks for 15 years at Alpena, Forestburg, Fedora, Centerville, Yankton and Huron. During that time, his teams never suffered a losing season. As a track coach, he guided teams to state Class A and B titles.






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