Drury University Athletics

Jack Roberts, a Drury standout in the sport of basketball, is the first Drury athlete to be inducted into the Hall of Fame not only for his athletic success while at Drury, but also for his contributions to society after his graduation from Drury. Jack graduated from Drury on May 30, 1949 following a standout basketball career that included a NAIA national tournament quarterfinal appearance in 1947. His college career was followed by a 36-year coaching career. The biggest part of that time he was the head basketball coach at Springfield (Mo.) Glendale H.S. before his retirement in 1983. A native of Buffalo, Mo. and a Springfield resident, Coach Jack Roberts will be inducted into the Drury Sports Hall of Fame in the category of "Lifetime Achievement."