William "Bill" Morrow
William "Bill" Morrow
  • Year Inducted:
    2009
  • Sport(s):
    Swimming/Water Polo
  • Graduation Year:
    1977
  • College/Position:
    Claremont McKenna College (Claremont Men's College)

Bio

Morrow was an immediate impact swimmer, competing and improving in the national championships each year. Over his career, he was a seven-time NAIA All-America and three-time NCAA All America. In 1976, Morrow won the 100-yard butterfly, defeating the defending champion and Pan American bronze medalist in the process. As a water polo player, he contributed to an SCIAC co-championship and three second-place teams. Swimming accomplishments: NAIA National Champion, 100 yard butterfly (1976), seven-time NAIA All-America (1974, 1975, 1976), three-time NCAA All-America (1977), All-SCIAC (1974, 1975, 1976, 1977), Team Captain (1977). Water polo accomplishments: first-team All-SCIAC (1975, 1976), Outstanding Defensive Player (1973), Team Captain (1976). He lettered four years in both sports.