G. Ott Romney

1892–1973 (age 81)

College coach

Biography

G. Ott Romney, born in 1892, helped shape collegiate athletics as a coach and administrator, instilling in young athletes the value of teamwork, perseverance, and character that transcended the scoreboard.

He left the world in 1973 and was buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery, where generations recall his mentorship and the steady encouragement he offered coaches and students alike.

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