Duane Crabtree

Duane attended Hamilton Local Schools throughout his education. He earned varsity letters in three sports, but football and track were the sports he loved. Duane played football in the positions of tailback, defensive back, and as a returner on special teams. In track and field, he competed in the mile, 400m, and 800m relay teams, ran the open 400m and also pole vaulted.

During his four years on the football team, he was awarded Most Valuable Player, First Team All-League for two years, All-State Honorable Mention, Honorable Mention and First Team All District, The Columbus Dispatch Major Sports All Star Team for two years and rushed for 1,035 yards during his senior year.

In track, he earned the honors of Most Valuable Athlete, First Team All League for two years, and ran on the mile relay team that placed 3rd in the state and held the record at HTHS for 20-plus years.

Duane has a daughter (Alaina) and two grandchildren (Macy and Landon). He is a supervisor for the City of Columbus, Division of Electricity. Duane still loves sports, and is an avid golfer and played basketball for 30 years after graduating. He can also be found at many high school football and basketball games, and the state track meets every year.