John Keller, known as “Long John” Keller, was an outstanding playmaker, co-captain, and NJCAA All Tournament Selection for Coach Ed Hall in 1950. He led GCCC to its first Regional Basketball Championship. The Broncbusters qualified for the NJCAA National Basketball Tournament where they finished 3rd in the Nation. “Long John” transferred to the University of Kansas where he played for the legendary “Phog” Allen. In 1952, while at KU, John was a member of the Big 7 Conference and the NCAA Championship teams. He was also selected to play for the United States Olympic Basketball Team at the Helsinki Olympic Games where the basketball team won the old medal.

R. Steven Wright
1979-1980

R. Steven Wright was a three time National Champion in track. He won the indoor 440 yd., indoor 400 meters, and the outdoor 400 meters. He was selected as a two time All-American in both indoor and outdoor track, while also setting school record in the 400 meter and was a member of the school record sprint medley team. Steve qualified and ran in the Olympic trials in 1980. While finishing his education at Kansas State University, he was a member of the KSU school record 4x400 meter relay team.