Albion College

A four-year letter-winner, Gordy Blakeman participated infootball and track, and is a co-holder of the Albion record in lowhurdles. He was co-captain of the 1959 football team and the 1960track team. During his four years as a member of the track team, itcaptured three MIAA Championships.

Gordy earned an M.D. at the University of Michigan MedicalSchool. Following the completion of his residency he became chiefof pediatrics for the U.S. Army, stationed in West Germany.Currently, Gordy has a private pediatrics practice in Denver,Colorado and is the clinical faculty chairman at the University ofColorado Health Science Center. He is a two-time recipient of theOutstanding Teaching Award at the University of Colorado. Gordyalso is involved with various youth sports programs and hospitalcommittees.