Inductees

Perhaps St. Louis’ most versatile high school athlete, Jansen earned 13 varsity letters in six different sports – football, basketball, baseball, track, swimming and fancy diving – while at Cleveland High School in the late 1920’s. He attended the University of Illinois, winning All-American honors in fancy diving in 1934.  After graduation, he returned to Cleveland High, coaching football for 22 years.  He served as a football official for 17 years in the MIAA and 13 years in the Big 8.  He was called on to officiate five bowl games including two Sugar Bowls and an Orange Bowl.