This Week in Arkansas History, Episode 47: ASU Coach Ike Tomlinson
Channel: Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston
Date: 2014-03-19

Episode 47 celebrates a legend in Arkansas collegiate sports, Arkansas State's Coach Ike Tomlinson. He was responsible for the revival of the athletics program at Arkansas State University (ASU) after World War II. He coached five sports and served as ASU's head baseball coach for 32 years, as well as athletic director for three decades. He was named Associated Press National Coach of the Year and was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. In 1993, ASU's baseball complex, Tomlinson Stadium, was named in his honor. 

Each episode of "This Week" features notable events, personalities and landmarks that have shaped the state's history. We've adapted these clips for the web to bring you a peek into the Natural State's past that we hope you'll enjoy. Watch for more episodes on our YouTube channel,