Macalester College Athletics

In the 50s, Jack Rock was a standout in both football and baseball. As a senior, he was selected Macalester Athlete of the Year by the Athenean Society.

In football Rock was the leading receiver for three years and led the team in rushing for two seasons. He made the all-conference squad as a junior, and in his senior season was the only MIAC player named all-state for both offense and defense. Rock was twice named the team’s MVP. 

Also a baseball standout, he batted over .300 in all three seasons he played while helping the Scots win their only MIAC baseball championship in 1950.

Rock went on to a highly successful career as teacher, principal or assistant principal at several Minnesota public schools. He coached football as an assistant at Minneapolis Patrick Henry High School for seven years, winning the Twin Cities championship in ’55 and ’60.

Rock has served as a member of both the M Club and Alumni Boards.