Bob Croll

Bob Croll is best known for revitalizing a Kokomo High School boys swim program that had struggled during the 1970s after claiming
IHSAA state meet runner-up honors in ’65 and ’68 and winning the title in ’69. Croll’s first team in ’79 finished 2-11, but over the next 14
years, the Kats were victorious in 180 of 200 dual meets.

During that stretch, they won 13 straight IHSAA sectional titles and eight North Central Conference championships, while registering six
unbeaten seasons. Ten times Kokomo was among the top-10 finishers at the state finals and Croll coached three individuals to state
championships. He was the Indiana High School Swim Coaches Association coach of the year in ’88 and runner-up in ’82, ’84 and ’89.

The Gary native and Indiana State University graduate started the boys swimming program at Highland High School in ’69 and after
compiling a 103-33 won-lost mark, he moved on to Kokomo. His 25-year dual meet career record was an impressive 285-64.

Croll retired from Kokomo schools in 2010 after serving 42 years in education.