Hall of Fame Inductee: Merrill Fischbein

Editor's Note: Here's the fourth installment in our profile series of the 2010 Minnesota Track and Field Hall of Fame inductees.

Merrill Fischbein

Since 1967, while the name of the governing body of the sport changed from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), The Athletics Congress (TAC), to USA Track & Field, Merrill Fischbein has served as a master official for athletes of all ages and abilities.

For the last thirty years, Fischbein (pictured) has served as the Chair of Officials' Certification in Minnesota, overseeing the training and evaluation of the state's track and field umpires, judges, referees, and starters.

Over the years, Fischbein has held many board and chairmanship positions with USA Track and Field Minnesota, including serving as USATF-Minnesota president from 1994-1998.

Fischebein has coordinated and supervised officials for the University of Minnesota track and field program since 1985. He's been a Minnesota State High School League official for 37 years, in many of those yeas serving as head starter at the State Meet.

Beginning in 1992, Fischbein has served as the Coordinator of the International Special Olympics, helping to create a memorable experience for athletes and participants in that program.

Fischbein was inducted into the Minnesota Track and Field Hall of Fame in the administrator and coach category

Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Track and Field Hall of Fame.