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Pheneger, a two-sport athlete, earned three varsity letters in basketball and four more in baseball during his time at Marietta College from 1958-62.
As a four-year member and three-year starter for the men’s basketball team, Pheneger was known for his defense. In 1962, the senior captain led the Pioneers in assists, while adding 6.3 points per game.
On the diamond, Pheneger played four seasons, one for Don Drumm and the remaining three for Tom Stubbs. The pitcher was the captain of both the 1961 and 1962 squads and was named the team’s Most Valuable Player as a senior. Pheneger, who was given the Way-Weigelt award in 1962, earned a tryout with the Milwaukee Brewers following graduation.
Born in Newark, Ohio, Pheneger went on to earn his Masters of Education from Ashland. He spent 40 years as a teacher and basketball coach, including 17 years as the head coach of the Midpark High School men’s basketball team. During that time, he won two Greater Cleveland Conference championships. Following his tenure as Midpark’s coach, he was an assistant at Baldwin-Wallace for 14 seasons.
Pheneger retired from coaching in 1992. He currently helps his son and daughter-in-law run their pool business. He and his wife Barbara live in Berea, while spending a few months each year at their condominium in Naples, Florida. They have four children — David, Mark, Dan and Amy.
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