Marquette 'M Club' Hall of Fame
Shimek, Melvin "Bus"
Melvin "Bus" Shimek
- Induction:
- 1974
- Class:
- 1927
One of the pioneers in the growth of track and field, Melvin "Bus" Shimek left an indelible mark on the sport.
His association with Marquette track spanned more than five decades from the time he competed through the years he served as either an assistant or head coach.
As a competitor at Marquette from 1924-1927, Shimek won the NCAA championship in the two-mile run in 1927. He was also tabbed as the school's first track All-American that season, going undefeated for the year. Shimek's career was also highlighted by a win in the two-mile event at the Drake Relays which set a new school record that would stand for 27 years.
He became the school's assistant track coach in 1928 and head coach when Con Jennings, Shimek's own coach, retired in 1947. Shimek coached notable athletes such as Ken Wiesner, a silver medalist in the high jump in the 1952 Olympics, John Bennett, a long jumper who captured the silver medal in the 1956 Olympics, Olympian Ralph Metcalfe, who won more sprint titles than any other MU runner, and Bob Allen, an All-American in 1954.
Shimek retired as head coach in 1976 after 52 years with the program.
Sponsor: Marquette Track Club
His association with Marquette track spanned more than five decades from the time he competed through the years he served as either an assistant or head coach.
As a competitor at Marquette from 1924-1927, Shimek won the NCAA championship in the two-mile run in 1927. He was also tabbed as the school's first track All-American that season, going undefeated for the year. Shimek's career was also highlighted by a win in the two-mile event at the Drake Relays which set a new school record that would stand for 27 years.
He became the school's assistant track coach in 1928 and head coach when Con Jennings, Shimek's own coach, retired in 1947. Shimek coached notable athletes such as Ken Wiesner, a silver medalist in the high jump in the 1952 Olympics, John Bennett, a long jumper who captured the silver medal in the 1956 Olympics, Olympian Ralph Metcalfe, who won more sprint titles than any other MU runner, and Bob Allen, an All-American in 1954.
Shimek retired as head coach in 1976 after 52 years with the program.
Sponsor: Marquette Track Club
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