BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Legendary Indiana University and USA Diving coach Hobie Billingsley passed away Saturday (July 16) morning. He was 94.
Billingsley's legacy is that of one of the most important and influential personalities to grace the sport of diving while earning the reputation as one of the sport's greatest ever coaches.
Billingsley coached at Indiana from 1959-89, winning six NCAA and 23 Big Ten team championships in that span. He coached individuals that combined for 115 national titles, 22 Big Ten Championships and six Olympic medals.
For Team USA, Billingsley coached the 1968, 1972, 1976 and 1980 Olympic teams.