DON LIEBHART- AUHS CLASS OF 1945

Destined to be a Colonist, Don Liebhart was born June 15, 1927 in Anaheim, and grew up dreaming of becoming an Anaheim High athlete. However, those dreams were dashed when he was stricken with polio in early childhood. With encouragement from his father, who would not let his son use his disability as an excuse, Don exercised his withered leg daily and, by the grace of God, was able to maintain use of his leg.

And what legs they became! They grew to carry Don at a height of  5-foot-10 and on to an amazing  journey as an athlete, an award-winning basketball coach and dedicated teacher, father and grand-father. [Read more…]