Ammons to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

The University of Findlay athletic department is pleased to announce that Ron Ammons ('81) will enter the Hall of Fame as the 2023 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is a part of the Oilers Athletic Hall of Fame and was established in 2013 to honor outstanding Oilers who have attained an extremely high level of success in their industry, sport or profession.  This success may or may not have a connection to a Varsity "F" letter earned at the University of Findlay. This award serves as humble appreciation for the recipient(s) who has brought positive recognition and distinction to the University of Findlay athletics and the University of Findlay as an institution.

Ammons has long been a fixture in the city of Findlay and especially at the University of Findlay where he served as the head softball coach from 2003-15, compiling a school record 233 wins. While at UF, Ammons also spent time as the chair of the Oilers Athletic Hall of Fame committee (2008-16) as well as an assistant sports information director.

A 1981 graduate of UF with a degree in sociology and psychology, Ammons earned three letters for the Oilers baseball team as a pitcher and infielder. Upon graduation, Ammons worked for 18 years as a professional director in the areas of youth and sports with the Findlay YMCA and also served as the head softball coach at Findlay High School from 1989-90 and head boys golf coach at FHS from 2019-20.

Ammons, who earned his master's degree in 1991 from Bowling Green State University, currently serves as the head baseball coach at Findlay High School and since 2004 has authored or co-authored several books on local military history.

The 2023 University of Findlay Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Feb. 25, 2023 at Winebrenner Theological Seminary. The 2023 class will also include former women's track and field standouts, Raven Clay ('12) and Stephanie Charnigo ('10), along with wrestling star, Michael Lybarger ('12).

Doors for the event will open at 10:15 a.m. and the induction/luncheon will begin at 11:00 a.m. The registration fee is $25 for adults, $15 for minors (7-17) and free for children ages 6 and younger. To secure your ticket to the event, please register online by clicking HERE or call (419) 434-4516.

The inductees will also be recognized during the Oilers men's basketball game against Hillsdale College on Feb. 25 as well. The contest is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. in Niekamp Arena.