University of Rochester
Athletic Hall of Fame
Carl U. Wren
'50
At Rochester:
- Entered the University in the spring of 1946 after returning from combat duty in the South West Pacific
- Had the opportunity to play for some of Rochester's legendary coaches-Louis Alexander, Sr. on the baseball diamond, Elmer Burnham and Spike Garnish on the gridiron
- Credits his athletic success to the hard work and dedication of his coaches
- Played at pitcher with a four-year record of 17-10
- Had the distinction of pitching the season opener vs. Cornell in each of his four years
- Team compiled a 28-13 record in his four seasons
- In football, he played both ways as an end
- In mid-season of his freshman year, he took over as the placekicker and held that role through the end of his football career
- Honorable Mention All-Upsate New York as a sophomore and a junior
- Named Most Valuable Lineman of the Year in 1949, winning the Ball-Keating Trophy
- Member of Keidaeans
- Played in the first game of the newly organized Post WWII NCAA football season
- Played in every varsity football game for four years
- Unexpected thrill-caught his first touchdown pass in his first intercollegiate game
Post-Graduate:
- Taught history at Newark Valley Central High School and John Marshall High School following graduation from the University
- Also coached baseball, football, and basketball at both schools
- Organized and coached new golf team at Churchville-Chili Central School
- Completed his teaching career as Head of the Social Studies Department at Churchville-Chili Central School where he taught for 23 years before retiring in 1982
