Bill Barton coached the SFCC men’s basketball team from 1970-2005. Under his guidance the Roadrunners won more than 600 games. He led teams to Region 16 championships plus two appearances at the NJCAA tournament in 1972 and 1976, and was honored as Region 16 Coach of the Year those two seasons.

In 1991 Barton was elected to the Missouri Basketball Hall of Fame, and in April 2010 he is scheduled to be inducted into the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Former SFCC President Dr. Steve Poort, who nominated Barton, said the coach cared deeply about SFCC and the student athletes he coached.

“For 35 years Coach Barton set the standard for hard work and coaching excellence at SFCC,” said Poort. “He was not only a leader but also a friend and confidant, and he taught his team members that it takes both athletic ability and heart to become great players.”