E. Temple Messer-Baker (1997) | Hall of Fame Inductees

E. Temple Messer-Baker

Induction:
1997

Field Hockey/Softball 1921-26

Although varsity sports didn’t exist for women in the 1920s, E. Temple Messer-Baker participated in track and field, baseball, soccer and field hockey while a student at Ohio State. In 1925, she competed in the first women’s intercollegiate track meet held in Ohio Stadium. After graduating with a degree in education, she went on to serve as a player, teacher and coach. She played on the American Field Hockey team, coached boys basketball and served as president of the Elk’s Ladies Golf Association.