Lang, Mungen busts added to Gaither statue

Lang, Mungen busts added to Gaither statue

Published September 16, 2022
An initiative to add busts of two former assistant coaches on Jake Gaither’s staff to his statue on campus came to fruition last Friday. A ceremony was held in front of the athletic department offices to recognize Gaither’s former assistant coaches Bobby Lang and Robert Mungen. Family members were present at the event that recognized both men who were omitted when members of Gaither’s staff were mounted around a statue that recognizes the legendary coach. The statue was mounted in 2001 and the assistants were added several months later, but they didn’t include Lang and Mungen. Gaither made the Rattlers into a college football power during his 25 years (1945-69) as head coach.
Photos by Glenn Beil
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