Hall of Fame

Victor Weber

  • Class
    1959
  • Induction
    2000
  • Sport(s)

Bemidji State University
Athletic Director - 1964-80
Men's Track Head Coach - 1960-65
Men's Hockey Head Coach - 1956-64, 1965-66

Victor "Vic" Weber was a significant figure in advancing and promoting Bemidji State Men's Athletics for two decades in the Northland. Weber began his career at BSU as the Beaver men's track & field coach 1960. He coached the squad to the NAIA District 13 track & field championship in 1963. He led the men's track team through the 1965 season. From 1964-80, Weber worked as Bemidji State's Athletic Director in addition to serving as the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Division Head at BSU. He also served as a member of the NAIA District 13 Executive Committee from 1968-80 and the President of the NAIA Coaches Association in 1973-74. While at BSU, Weber was very active in men's ice hockey. In 1960, he helped to re-establish the Beaver puck program on the shores of Lake Bemidji. Weber also coached the BSU squad to a 42-19-2 record and served as chairman of the NAIA Hockey Coaches Association from 1968 to 1971. He also served on the U.S. Olympic Hockey Committee in 1969-70. In 1971 and 1975, Vic received the National NAIA Award of Merit for his efforts in intercollegiate athletics. He was inducted into the Bemidji State Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982.