California Athletics Hall of Fame

Hal Frey

Hal Frey

  • Class
  • Induction
    1993
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Gymnastics

Served the Golden Bear gymnastics program for over four decades, including 27 years as head coach from 1957-83 … earned NCAA Coach of the Year honors three times in his career … led Cal to NCAA team titles in 1968 and '75, and finished second in the nation in 1966 and third in 1974 and '76 … won 12 Pac-8 Conference championships … led Cal to 10 undefeated seasons between 1961 and '78 and posted a 238-39 dual-meet record during his tenure … his team members won 13 individual NCAA titles … has written several books on gymnastics … is a current member of the U.S. gymnastics Hall of Fame as a gymnast, coach and contributor … remained active in the Cal gymnastics program after his head coaching career ended, in an advisory and fundraising role.

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