HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
JACKIE MOORE, COLUMBUS WALNUT RIDGE
1988 RECIPIENT
Jackie Moore spent most of his life and coaching career
in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from Columbus South High School where he
played basketball, Football and baseball, Jackie graduated from Ohio
Wesleyan in 1949. Jackie served for two and half years in the US Nave in the
South Pacific during WW11.
Some of the highlights of Jackie's coaching career included 12 years at
Columbus East High School and 19 years at Columbus Walnut Ridge High School.
He earned Coach of the Year honors in 1955 and 1971, coached in the
North-South Cage Classic in 1955 and 1971, was the recipient of the
prestigious Paul Walker Award in 1980, was a past director and President of
the OHSBCA, and won seven District Championships - most every by any in the
Central District. He currently has former players playing in the NBA and
some have become coaches. Former Governor James Rhodes recognized Jackie for
his contributions to Ohio Basketball and Ohio Youths. Coach Moore compiled
an overall record of 291-260 and one of his greatest thrills was his state
championship in 1971 at Columbus Walnut Ridge High School.
At age 63, Jackie, currently resides with his wife Barbara, daughter, Kathy
and sons, Scott, David and Steven; along with four grandchildren in
Columbus, Ohio.
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