Football Hall of Fame

Honored as one of the all time greatest coaches in collegiate sports, Alfred James "A.J." Robertson will probably be more remembered for his wonderful humanitarian contributions toward the youth of America.

The athletic director at Bradley for 28 years, "Robbie" was probably the finest three-sport coach in America during his tenure on the Hilltop. While he guided the football team to 26 straight wins in the mid 1920s, he also began building a basketball powerhouse which blasted onto the national scene in the early 1930's. His Braves made appearances in the first two National Invitation Tournaments, finishing third in 1939 in New York City. And while this was being accomplished, his baseball squads remained one of the finest in the Midwest. Robertson Memorial Fieldhouse, Bradley's former home court venue was named in his honor.

The all-time winningest basketball coach at Bradley, he ran up a 316-186 (.629) record in 26 years of hardcourt coaching. He is a member of the Bradley Hall of Fame, the Montana Sports Hall of Fame, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Helms Hall of Fame for both football and basketball.

But a list of his accomplishments could go on forever. It's his contributions to society and coaching that people still talk about, for "Robbie" will always be remembered first as a great teacher of youth. The Bradley Robertson Memorial Field House is named in his honor.