Jim Reilly (1997) - Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame

Jim Reilly

Induction:
1997

The first coach to be elected to the Olympic Sports Hall of Fame, Reilly was the first Rutgers swimming coach and held the position for 41 years. In his career, he led Rutgers to 223 wins compared to just 83 losses for a .729 winning percentage, one of the best in Rutgers history. Aside from the impressive record, Reilly coached many national champions and Olympians and is included in the class with one of his finest pupils, Walter Spence. Also in the Hall of Fame is another Reilly pupil, George Kojac, who was inducted in 1995. In his honor, the Rutgers Swimming program's loyalty trophy is named after him.