Bluffton University honored George Hostetler and his wife, Libby, for their dedication to the athletics programs, thanking them prior to the men's basketball game with HCAC rival Mount St. Joseph. George started as a student statistician for the men's basketball program at Bluffton College before taking over the scoreboard operation for both the men's and women's basketball games as well as football games. Over 50 years, he managed 1,300+ basketball games and 200+ football games at Bluffton, in addition to 60 years as the scoreboard operator at Bath High School. The university expressed gratitude for his dedication, care, and reliability, acknowledging the significant impact he and his wife have had on Bluffton.

By the Numbers
  • George Hostetler dedicated over 50 years to managing 1,300+ Bluffton men's and women's basketball games
  • He also managed the scoreboard for well over 200 Saturday football games and was the scoreboard operator at Bath High School for 60 years
Bottom Line

The dedication and reliability of George Hostetler and his significant impact, along with his wife Libby, on Bluffton University's athletics programs were acknowledged and honored.