Hall of Fame
Clement “Clem” Senn is one of the few Cougar athletes to receive university accolades over a 30-year span. Senn's athletic success started at Tacoma's Lincoln High, where he was a standout in football and wrestling. He never lost a prep grappling match and as a senior was named to the All-State football team. He continued his success at WSU in both sports, earning five varsity letters, three in football, before graduating in 1933 with a degree in physical education. Senn played offensive line for the legendary Babe Hollingbery and was a member of the 1930 Cougar Rose Bowl squad. After the 1932 season, his final year, he earned All-West Coast honors in football, received the Fred Bohler Award for inspiration and was selected to play in the 1933 East-West Shrine Game. Following graduation from WSU, Senn turned down an opportunity to play professional football, choosing instead to begin his teaching and coaching career, a career he pursued with dedication until his retirement in 1973. In 1964, he was recognized as WSU's Dad of the Year, capping a Cougar career that began 34 years prior.
