FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Dayton City Varsity Club will induct former Kentucky State track and field standout Craig Wallace '68 into their Hall of Fame. 
 
Dayton City Varsity Club President said, "Craig Wallace is one of the greatest coaches and athletes to ever come out of the Dayton Public Schools. He was inducted into our Hall of Fame as a recipient of the Earl Blaik's Coaches Award in 2020 and soon will be entering as an athlete as well."
 
Wallace was a six-time letter winner in Cross Country and Track during his time at Dunbar High School. In his senior season at Dunbar, he would tie the National High School Record in the 200-yard dash and secured an OHSAA Class AA State Championship. 
 
During his time at Kentucky State, he would tie the world record for the men's indoor 100 yards and 200 yard run and broad jump. 
 
He began his coaching career in 1972 and won a high school state track championship, nine city league titles, and one girl's cross country district title. 
 
Wallace was inducted into the Kentucky State University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1978 and is a member of the Ohio Track Coaches Hall of Fame. 
 
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