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Jim Heller

Men's Golf

Jim Heller Inducted Into Springfield High School Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD, Pa. - Legendary Swarthmore College men's golf coach Jim Heller was recently inducted into the Springfield High School Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. Heller was one of 10 inductees honored during the school's Hall of Fame ceremony on September 19.

A 1966 graduate of Springfield High School, Heller was a standout three-sport athlete, excelling in football, basketball and track and field. He was a two-year starter in football, a three-year starter in basketball, and competed in the high jump and hurdles in track and field. Heller earned All-Delco honorable mention recognition in both football and basketball, received the Senior and Key Awards in basketball, and was named First Team by the News of Delaware County.

Heller went on to play collegiate basketball at Goldey-Beacom College before serving in the U.S. Army, where he continued his playing career as a member of the Army's traveling basketball team.

Heller arrived at Swarthmore College in 2006 and made a lasting impact on the men's golf program and its student-athletes. During his 17-year tenure from 2006-2022, Heller was named Centennial Conference Coach of the Year twice and guided the Garnet to three runner-up finishes at the Centennial Conference Championships. He was also a two-time recipient of the Golf Coaches Association of America Service Award and coached 10 individuals to a combined 14 All-Centennial honors.
 
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