Charles McGinnis

Won the 1925 Big Ten indoor high jump title at 6-2 ½
Earned All-America honors in 1926 by placing sixth in the high jump
Elected team captain for the 1927 track and field squad
Led the 1927 team to the Big Ten indoor team championship by taking first place in the 60-yard high hurdles (7.6), the high jump (6-5) and the pole vault (12-9)
Added outdoor track titles in the 120-yard high hurdles (15.2) and pole vault (13-3) as a senior in 1927
Claimed a bronze medal at the 1928 Olympic Games in Paris by vaulting 12-11 ½

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