Kutztown University Athletics

Doug Pollard, Class of 1972, the first football athlete in the Golden Bears’ history to participate in a post-season football game when the lineman appeared in the 1970 Pennsylvania Dutch Bowl game, formerly a showcase for the state’s seniors. Pollard, of 113 Forks Ave., Easton, is a native of Wyncote, where he was a Philadelphia All-suburban I football selection for two years at Cheltenham High School. An All-Pennsylvania football selection for three seasons, Pollard was also a star in track and field, setting records in both the shot put and discus. In his senior year, he played center, guard and tackle. For his performance, he was named Most Valuable Player. In 1971, Pollard became a player-coach for two semipro football teams. From 1973 to 1976, he had been offensive line coach at Kutztown High School. In 1977, he returned to the Golden Bears campus as offensive line coach. Another bright spot for Pollard in 1977 came when he started a powerlifting team at the college. That program produced three consecutive national titles. During these years, 29 lifters achieved All-American status. In 1979, Pollard moved to Lafayette College for two seasons as offensive line coach. Since 1981, he has been the offensive line coach at Moravian College. He also has been the head track and field coach since the program’s inception four years ago. He and his wife, Donna (Reynolds), formerly of Pottstown, have a daughter, Katie.