Randy Krejci (1994) - Hall of Fame

Randy Krejci

Induction:
1994
Class:
1976

Cedar Rapids native Randy Krejci compiled impressive records while playing tennis for Northern Iowa from 1973-1976.

He began his collegiate tennis career in 1973 and became a primary reason for the team's success. He participated in the NCAA tournament each of his four years on an individual basis as well as at the team level. He won the North Central Conference singles championship every year, and the conference doubles championship three years.

At the time of his induction into UNI's Hall of Fame, Krejci held career records for winning the most singles matches in a season (37) and career (139). He also had accumulated the most doubles victories (106) and consecutive doubles victories (35) while compiling a .863 career winning percentage. In 1975, he was named an Outstanding College Athlete of America, which is awarded nationally by sports information directors. The following year, he earned his bachelor of arts degree from UNI in physical education and health.

After graduation, Krejci began teaching at McKinley Junior High School in Cedar Rapids and started officiating high school basketball, football and volleyball games. He moved to Kennedy High School in 1979, where he coached tennis and volleyball. Krejci returned to UNI for a master's degree in 1983, and two years later was named an Outstanding Young Man in America as a faculty member of Kennedy High School. In 1987, the Mississippi Valley Conference named him Coach of the Year, and he also was given an award for conducting an exemplary program at Kennedy.