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James E. "Doc" Counsilman

December 28, 1920 – January 04, 2004statue of Doc Counsilman

Sunday, January 4, 2004 at 5:30 a.m. theCounsilman Center for the Science of Swimming's namesake, James E. "Doc" Counsilman passed away peacefully in his sleep. "Doc" was 83.

The former Indiana University coach was perhaps the greatest coach/scientist/innovator in the sport of swimming. The Counsilman Center for the Science of Swimming through their Web site is pleased to provide Indiana University, swimmers, scientists, and the public with information on "Doc" including a thank you message from Marge Counsilman (Doc's wife). Click on the links below to access this information.