McMaster University Athletics

A graduate of McMaster, Wes Hicks played both football and basketball for the Marauders, and was a member of the Ontario Intercollegiate Football Conference (OIFC) championship team in 1957. He continued his involvement with Marauder Athletics after his playing days by moving into the coaching ranks, where he served as an assistant coach for both sports, helping McMaster win three more OIFC titles in the early '60s. At the same time, Hicks was the head coach of the junior varsity buccaneer basketball team, winning two championships. He also served as the head coach of the Varsity men's basketball team from 1976 to 1978. He has been very active as a supporter of McMaster Athletics through the Marauder Letterman's Association, and spent 11 years on the Hall of Fame selection committee. Always active, he spent 10 years promoting OUA sports as colour commentator on CHCH Game of the Week telecasts.