Bio

Central Community College Athletic Hall of Fame

Gene Torczon

Columbus Campus Athletic Director,

Men’s Basketball Coach, and Men’s Golf Coach

Years Employed:  1969-1974

Inducted:  2012 (posthumously)

Men’s Basketball Coaching Highlights

• NJCAA National Tournament Qualifier - 1973
• Region IX Championship – 1973
• Sub-Region Championships – 1971, 1973, 1974
• Conference Championship – 1974
• Overall Record 97 - 47

Men’s Golf Coaching Highlights

• NJCAA National Tournament Qualifier - 1972
• Region IX Championship – 1972
• Conference Championship  – 1971, 1972, 1973

Gene Torczon had a tremendous impact on the lives of the many student-athletes he coached.  He continued his successful coaching career at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas and Taft Community College in California.  In 2012, Gene was inducted into the Nebraska Baseball Hall of Fame, for his playing accomplishments.