Colorado State University Athletics

Colorado State Athletics Hall of Fame

Chuck  Newcomb
Chuck Newcomb
  • Induction:
    1996
  • Class:
    1960
Men’s Basketball (1958 to 1960)

Chuck Newcomb came to Colorado State University as a 1956 graduate of Denver’s East High School where he earned varsity letters in football, track and basketball. In his sophomore season, Newcomb earned second-team all-conference and then in his junior and senior seasons was named first team all-conference. Newcomb’s career reached a pinnacle in his senior season when he was selected to play in the 1960 East-West All-Star game where he was named the MVP of the game. He finished his career as the first CSU basketball player to score more than 1,000 points in a career. 

After graduation, Newcomb coached basketball at Lakewood High School and then returned to Fort Collins where he owned and operated a company that manufactured wrestling mats. Newcomb retired in Fort Collins and continues to support CSU athletics. 
 
Other Accomplishments:
  • Nye Award (1960)
  • Look Magazine District 7 All-American (1959 & 1960)
  • First team All-District (1958)
  • Averaged 17.2 points per game as a senior
Chuck Newcomb action 1960(1)
Chuck Newcomb in action - 1960
Chuck Newcomb 1959-60
Chuck Newcomb 1959-60
Chuck Newcomb action 1960(2)
Newcomb in action vs. Utah - 1960
 
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