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Lumsden, Robert William was born on September 16, 1921 in New York City. Son of Milton Grant and Mildred (Graham) Lumsden.
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Robert William Lumsden
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Robert William Lumsden, American physical education educator. Board directors Baltimore Municipal Golf Corporation, Polytechnic Board Overseers, Baltimore; counselor Boy Scouts American With United States Army, 1941-1943. Member Fellowship Christian Athletes (president 1960-1975), Maryland Scholastic Association (vice president 1978-1980), Baltimore Public School Coaches Association (president 1953-1955), Mount Washington Club (press 1978-1981).
Education
Student, High Point College, 1943. Bachelor of Science in Education, Johns Hopkins University, 1950. Postgraduate, University Maryland, 1963.
Master of Science in Psychology, Towson State University, 1971.
Career
Teacher Baltimore City Schools, 1943. Football coach Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, 1943-1966, baseball coach, 1944-1967, athletic director, 1967-1980, basketball coach, 1946-1949, golf coach, 1973-1980.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Baltimore Municipal Golf Corporation, Polytechnic Board Overseers, Baltimore. Counselor Boy Scouts American With United States Army, 1941-1943. Member Fellowship Christian Athletes (president 1960-1975), Maryland Scholastic Association (vice president 1978-1980), Baltimore Public School Coaches Association (president 1953-1955), Mount Washington Club (press 1978-1981).
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Married Helen Anna Dittmar, June 28, 1941. Children: Sheron, Robert B., Stuart.
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October 23, 2002 (aged 81) -
Political Party
Democrat
Awards
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Recipient Distinguished Alumni award Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, 1988, Baltimore Best award Mayor Baltimore, 1981, Service to Football award National Football Foundation, Baltimore, 1982. Named State Athletic Director of Year, National Athletic Directors Association, 1975-1976, Man of Year, Quarterback Club Baltimore, 1980. R.W. Lumsden Stadium named in his honor. Named to Maryland Football Hall of Fame, 1988.Recipient Distinguished Alumni award Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, 1988, Baltimore Best award Mayor Baltimore, 1981, Service to Football award National Football Foundation, Baltimore, 1982. Named State Athletic Director of Year, National Athletic Directors Association, 1975-1976, Man of Year, Quarterback Club Baltimore, 1980. R.W. Lumsden Stadium named in his honor.
Named to Maryland Football Hall of Fame, 1988.