Missouri Southern State University Athletics

Stegge is the first inductee form the Joplin Junior College (JJC) era. He was the head coach of football and track squads at JJC from 1951-64, then served the College in various administrative positions until his retirement in 1980. He remained an ardent supporter of MSSC’s intercollegiate athletics program until his death in January of 1992 at the age of 68.