Bob Timmons

For Fastpitch Softball

Hall of Fame Selection Committee

Graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1970

Joined the Larry Lange Ford team of the Major Open Division in 1970

Moved to Cedar Rapids in 1971 to play with Welty Way / Modem Piping and won the National Tournament and represented the U.S. in the World Tournament that same year

During his playing career from 1971-1984; Bob played every position except pitcher and catcher

He had a career batting average near .300, but was mainly known for his defensive skills and leadership qualities both on and off the field

Some of his accomplishments included:

14 consecutive Cedar Rapids Major Open Titles

5 state tournament titles (ASA-3, ISC-2)

Competed in 7 National Tournaments (ASA-4, ISC-3)

Bob began his coaching career in the Cedar Rapids School System. He helped initiate the softball programs at Washington High School and two local junior high schools before accepting the Mt. Mercy College softball position in 1983

During his 12 year stay at Mt. Mercy College his teams compiled a highly successful record of 357 wins and 162 losses. He was selected NAIA District 15 Coach of the Year seven times and took the team to the national tournament four times.

Currently Bob is the head coach at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA where he was named Iowa Conference Coach of the Year in 1999 and 2000. He is entering his sixth season at Coe where be has a 148-61 record. (His overall coaching record is 524-223).

He has produced ten All-Americans and four Academic All-Americans in his 11 years of coaching.