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LeRoy Simpson Track
On October 8, 2011, the track at Bob Cunningham Field/Memorial Stadium was named in honor of Dr. LeRoy Simpson in recognition of his generous support of Wayne State College and for his dedication to the academic and athletic success of students during his more than 30 years of teaching and coaching at Wayne State College.
Dr. Simpson came to Wayne State in 1968 as an associate professor of human performance and leisure studies and athletic director. He was the track & field and cross country coach from 1968-1997. He started the women's track program at WSC and he was inducted into the Sioux City Relays Hall of Fame in 2009. Dr. Simpson earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Kansas State College in Pittsburg, Kansas and Ed.D. from the University of Arkansas. He was a mentor to 16 eagle scouts and was a scoutmaster in Wayne. Simpson has always been committed to coaching young men and women in athletic competition and in life. Many of the Wayne State College alumni still call him "coach" and value his advice and friendship.
LeRoy Simpson passed away on September 16, 2011 in Colorado Springs, Colorado following a courageous battle with leukemia at the age of 76. Pictures shown are of the new track surface that was installed in the summer of 2014.
