Albion College

When football split end Bob Basselman graduated fromAlbion in 1975, he held the school records for most receptions in agame and season. He caught 11 passes against Adrian in a 1972 game.He shares the Albion College record for most receptions in a game.He also hauled in 11 passes in a 1974 contest against Alma and wenton to finish with a then-school record 46 catches for the nine-gamecampaign. His 33 receptions (for 423 yards) in MIAA contests duringthe 1974 season stood as the league standard at thetime.

Bob, who completed his career with 120 receptions foralmost 1,650 yards, was honored as Albion’s most valuableplayer, in addition to being named to the All-MIAA teams in 1972and 1974. He also earned a varsity letter in track and field in1973.

Bob began his professional career as a bank branch managerand has worked his way up to his current position as vice presidentfor public funds for Fifth Third Bank in St. Joseph. He hascontinued to stay active in football, serving as the receivers anddefensive backs coach at St. Joseph High School. Bob also serves asa trustee for Royalton Township and as the chairman of the RoyaltonTownship Fire Board.

Bob and his wife, Lynn, reside in St. Joseph.