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Ray “Pop” Crowell

  • Class
  • Induction
    2021
  • Sport(s)
    Cross Country
  • Founded the Cross-Country team at Barrington in 1962
  • Coached until age 80
  • Undefeated (17–0) in the fall 1969 season
  • Achieved the first undefeated season by any athletic team in Barrington history
  • Career record of 105–87–4
  • The 50th Annual “Pop” Crowell Race, named in his honor, took place on September 18, 2021
  • Called the “Minister of Helps” by former Barrington President Howard Ferrin because of his servant’s heart
  • Served as Athletics Sports Information Director for most of his career
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