Mark Hurst – 1975
Mark “Iron Horse” Hurst class of 1975 Mark was a four-time city champion. He was a City champ in the 440 yard dash, the high, low and intermediate hurdles. Mark anchored numerous undefeated shuttle hurdle relays during his senior year which set PSAL, NY State and National records. He also anchored the winning PSAL mile […]
Steve Sutton – 1966
Steve Sutton – Class of 1966 Steve was an integral member of the track team in the mid ’60s. But it is his actions actions after graduation that has had the biggest impact on his legacy. He was the inspiration and founding member of the Brooklyn Tech Alumni Spiked Shoe Club. Over the years Steve […]
Greg Farah – 1965
Greg Farah – Class of 1965 Greg was a two time Brooklyn Borough Champ in the high jump in 1964 and ‘65. But it was in the Pole Vault where Greg stands apart. He was co-captain of the team during his senior year with George Wisniewski. In 1965 he won the Penn Relays pole with […]
George Wisniewski – 1965
George “Wiz” Wisniewski – Class of 1965 George is considered the first super-star of the Z era. He was the first individual City Champion under coach Zarowin. ‘Wiz’ was co-captain of the track team, with Greg Farah, during his senior year. He was indoor and outdoor City Champion in the 2 mile run. Brooklyn XC […]
Douglas Terry Muhammad – 1954
Douglas Terry Muhammad – Class of 1954 Co-captain of the Track and Field team during his senior year, Doug was a multiple city champion for Tech. He was the anchor leg of the winning 880 yard relay in the 1953 indoor City Champs and an individual Champion in the 440 outdoor city champs in 1954. […]
Jack Nelson – 1954
Jack Nelson – Class of 1954 Jack was co-captain of the team during his senior year. A mid-distance powerhouse, he was undefeated in the mile run while wearing Tech blue and white. He was the Brooklyn Borough XC champ in 1953 (13:50). Jack won city championships in the 1000 yard and one mile distances. He […]
Coach Edwin Zarowin 1962 – 1984
Head Coach Edwin ‘Mr Z’ Zarowin 1962 – 1984 “Mr Z” was an aspiring football coach when he was asked to fill in for the ailing Phil Weiss in the Spring of 1962. With the passing of Coach Weiss, Z was appointed head coach that Fall. He coached the boys track & field and cross […]
Coach Phil Weis 1949 – 1962
Phil Weiss Head Coach 1949 to 1962 A standout football player at St. Johns during his college days, he was an assistant coach on the swim team when he was asked to mentor the Tech track team. His relay teams won two Distance Medley Relay Championships of America at Penn Relays in 1954 and 1956. […]