Honoring Coach Jack Hazen for 50 years of service

On Saturday, April 1, Malone University honored longtime Coach Jack Hazen for 50 years of service. Coach Hazen’s legendary achievements include serving as head coach of the men’s cross country team for five decades and women’s cross country head coach for 26 years. During his tenure, Coach Hazen captured five national championships, numerous conference championships, and his men’s team still ranks as the all-time winningest program in the NAIA. He has coached more than 325 All-Americans in cross country and track & field, which represents more than 80% of the All-Americans in all of Malone athletics history. Coach Hazen was honored in 2012 by being selected to the staff working with the United States distance team at the London Olympic Games.