Newt: The Father of Michigan Men’s Gymnastics

Newt was a coach like no other. He has been compared to Bo Schembechler and John Wooden for his highly honored place in his sport, but he had a style all his own. He was a champion gymnast, an innovative Navy athletic welfare officer in World War II, a dedicated father and a unique coach.But those outside the Michigan and gymnastics worlds haven’t really had a chance to know this amazing man. Newt’s fascinating life story has never been written … until now.