You will quickly recognize the members of the First Wonder Five. This was the team of 1907-08.  These Little Giants had a record of 24-0 and were proclaimed World Champions.  Ralph Jones was still the coach and the First Wonder Five included Brandy Freeman, Bill (Abe) Diddel, Big Bill Sprow, Ralph Wicks, and Rome (Ike) Williams.

The Second Wonder Five was the 1916-17 team which had a record of 19-2.  They were coached by Paul Sheeks and included, Del Clements, Knute Caldwell, Homer Stonebraker, Frances Bacon, and Abe DeVol.  Lester Hunt is the 6th member and Sam Bliss was the manager.

The Third Wonder Five was the team of 1921-22 which had a record of 21-3 and were National Champions.  They were coached by the legendary Pete Vaughan.  The players were Fred Adam,  Paul Schanlaub, Lon Goldsberry,  John Burns, and Clyde Grater.
 

                                                                                        Pete Vaughan

The Fourth Wonder Five was the team of 1924-25.  They had a record of 18-1 and played Big Ten teams Wisconsin and Iowa, plus perennial powers, Kentucky and Notre Dame (twice).  The team members were Benny DeVol, Theron Coffel, Maurice (Shang) Chadwick, Red Robinson, and Don Burdette.

Pictured at the right is Maurice (Shang) Chadwick who was a great supporter of Wabash Basketball all his life.  Chadwick Court is named in his honor.

          The Fifth Wonder Five--1981-82  24-4  NCAA Div. 3 National Champs

Standing L-R Matt Petty, Mgr. Barry Cope, Dave Clark, Paul Haviley, Mark Lee, Dave Bromund, Jim Beagle, Merlin Nice, Trainer Bob Burkhardt, Mgr. Dan Echer,  and St. Trainer, Jim Snyder.

Seated L-R Asst. Coach Rich Clouse, Chris Denari, Teddy Parker, Co. Capt. Mike Holcomb, Head Coach Mac Petty, Co. Capt. Pete Metzelaars, Kerry Seward, Kyle Foyer, and Asst. Coach Mike Brewer.

Little Giants celebrate NCAA Div. 3 National Championship