Bill Snyder spent one semester of his years as a college student at the school known today as Missouri Western State University.
But his time there and growing up in St. Joseph shaped the life of college football coach who is about to begin the 27th season of a Hall of Fame career at Kansas State.
Thursday, Missouri Western honored him by dedicating the Bill Snyder Pavilion on the west end of Craig Field at Spratt Stadium.
“It was an unbelievable time, and I have an amazing appreciation for St. Joseph and the people of St.