IADA Hall of Fame

Bob became the athletic director for both Junior and Senior High Schools for Bloomington Public Schools in 1964. He remained at Bloomington until his passing on July 8, 1989. Bob was involved at the original athletic directors association meeting in 1965. Bob also served as vice-president the first two years of the organization. He was president of our association during the 1967-68 school year . In 1978 he was the co-chairman for the state convention in Peoria. In 1984 Bob was chosen as the "Class AA Outstanding Athletic Director of the Year." Bob's efforts were also recognized as the national level. He was chosen by the national council of secondary schools athletic director as their "Athletic Director of the Year." He was a charter member of the NCSSAD. Bob represented the IADA in Washington on a seminar on high school athletics. Former superintendent of Bloomington High School, Dr. George C. Stimeling said the following about Bob, "I have never known a person as dedicated as Robert Frank in striving to provide all students with the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities." Bob, along with Hank Kaiser if Normal are credited with organizing Central Illinois athletic directors to become involved in the state association.