Eddie Kriwiel

1926–2007 (age 81)

Biography

Eddie Kriwiel dedicated his life to athletics and education, guiding Wichita area teams in football, baseball, and track with a steady hand and belief in the potential of every student.

Long after championships, he remained a mentor whose stories and encouragement reinforced the values of teamwork, perseverance, and dignity in every locker room he entered.

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