Basketball

Stephen Decatur High School

Class of 1962

Inducted January 2017

Barnes, a 6-foot-3 all-stater, was key in leading Decatur to the 1962 IHSA state basketball title, knocking down a free throw with six seconds left to give the Runnin' Reds the win. Barnes went on to play at the University of Wisconsin. Barnes was also a star in track & field, breaking the school record in the shot put.







Herald & Review Sept, 2022