University of St. Thomas Athletics

Hall of Fame

John Walsh
John Walsh
  • Induction:
    1977

John Walsh graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a BA in 1935. As a student, Walsh represented St. Thomas in the 1932 Olympic boxing trials. He won the Central Inter-Collegiate Lightweight Championship in 1932, as well, and later served as the coach for the U.S. Olympic Boxing team in 1948.

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