Inductees

For over a half century, the name John Kadlec has been synonymous with football at the University of Missouri.  As a star player, coach, recruiter, fundraiser, administrator and football color analyst, Kadlec has never tired of helping the institution he loves and the school that gave him the opportunity to earn a bachelor and master’s degree.

As a player for Don Faurot, Kadlec letterd in 1948-50 and prior to his senior season, was selected as a pre-season All-American and earned All-Conference honors.  Kadlec’s coaching career started when he was hired as a graduate assistant to Coach Faurot in the fall of 1951.  He coached the freshman squad until 1954 when he moved up to the varsity squad.  He remained at MU under Coach Faurot and Frank Broyles until 1960 when he joined the Kansas State University football staff.  Kadlec returned to his alma mater in 1966 as the offensive line coach for the Tigers.  He remained on the staff under new coach Al Onofrio through 1977.  As a recruiter, his territory included the city of St. Louis.  During his tenure,  Missouri was successful in recruiting virtually all of the top prospects in the St. Louis area.