Spud Harder
1906–1994 (age 88)
College athletics coach
Biography
Spud Harder (1906–1994) devoted decades to guiding young athletes as a college athletics coach in Santa Barbara, instilling a sense of sportsmanship and discipline that echoed beyond the playing field.
He cherished the camaraderie of campus life and remained a beloved figure in the local sports community, where his steady leadership encouraged generations to pursue their best selves.