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Don Church, a 1957 graduate, had a strong playing career as a running back on the Crusader football team. Don was twice named to the CCIW All-Conference football team. He started in a very strong backfield for three seasons, and Wheaton won the conference title each year. Don had several exceptional games including, rushing for 101 yards against Millikin, scoring on a 53-yard run against Illinois Wesleyan, and gaining 99 yards against IWU.
After graduation, he joined the coaching staff at Wheaton and made a large impact on many athletes as the longtime head track and cross country coach as well as being a professor of physical education.
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