Albert C. "Whitey" Gwynne

The late A.C. "Whitey" Gwynne was a pioneer in the field of athletic training and served as WVU's trainer for more than 30 years.

A varsity wrestler at WVU, Gwynne took over coaching duties in that sport during his senior season and went on to coach nine WVU mat squads, posting a 26-33 career record. His 1936 team went 7-0 for West Virginia's only perfect season in wrestling.

Gwynne joined the Navy during World War II, where he worked as a trainer, and later returned to WVU as head trainer following his discharge from the service.

Highly regarded in international circles as a trainer, Gwynne served as a trainer for two Olympic basketball teams including the 1972 team that lost to the Soviet Union in one of the most controversial Olympic moments.

Also a trainer for teams in the Pan-American Games and the World Championships, the highly popular Gwynne retired from WVU in 1975. He is a member of the Helms Foundation Hall of Fame. Gwynne died in 1982.