Concordia University Chicago Athletics

Jack Hein, ’60 – Hein lettered in basketball for four years and in track for two years. Hein figures prominently in the Cougars’ basketball history with 1,191 points, good for tenth on Concordia’s all-time list. His 703 career rebounds rank him seventh currently in that category. The Cougar cagers went 55-32 during his four-year tenure, and he led the 1960 team to a CIT title that broke a string of five St. Louis titles.

 
Hein earned his bachelor’s degree in education. He taught for 20 years at St. John’s in Elgin, Illinois and also served as Director of Evangelism. Hein then joined Aid Association for Lutherans and has worked as a representative for 25 years. He was recognized for his service to AAL and later Thrivent with his induction into Thrivent’s Hall of Fame in 2003.