(Peru, Neb.) – The late Joe Krejci is the sixth of 84 individuals and/or teams being recognized as part of the lead up to the 31^st Peru State Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.
 
As Nebraska and Peru State are both celebrating their 150^th birthdays, the College is also hosting special events throughout the year. The next big event on campus will be the Peru State Athletic Hall of Fame banquet which will take place on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22 and 23.
 
As a lead up to the upcoming Hall of Fame event, the 84 individuals and/or teams will be recognized on a daily basis with one noted on each of the 84 days prior to the event.
 
Krejci, who was born in Plattsmouth in 1906, was inducted for his prowess on football field.
 
The inscription on Krejci's plaque which is exhibited in the upper lobby of the Al Wheeler Activity Center reads as follows: "Big, strong and talented Joe Krejci was a star among stars at Peru before graduating in 1926. The 200-pounder is remembered for his 60+ yard passes in football and his high scoring exploits on the Bobcat basketball court at a time when Peru was dominant in Nebraska. Krejci later played professional football for the old Chicago Cardinals and the St. Louis Blues. He dedicated his career to education and coaching in schools in Nebraska, New Mexico, Iowa and Illinois."
 
Additional information on Krejci can be found at the following link: https://goo.gl/m4Nt1e. It notes that not only was Krejci successful in football and basketball, but that he was a weightman on the track and field team and was equally as good playing Legion baseball during the summer. At the time of his induction into the Hall of Fame, his former school coach and Peru State alumnus Fred Rothert (Auburn) called Krejci the "greatest all-around athlete" ever produced at Plattsmouth High.
 
Krejci was inducted into the Peru State Hall of Fame on September 26, 1987, as a member of the third class. He passed away August 10, 1992 in Fort Myers, Florida.