Wayne State University Athletics

Donald K. Urban competed in football, wrestling, track and golf during his collegiate career earning nine varsity letters (three each in football and wrestling, two in golf and one in track) plus three freshman numerals (football, wrestling and track).

As a football co-captain in 1964, he helped the squad to the President’s Athletic Conference championship with a 4-1-1 league record. A versatile player, Urban played quarterback, end, cornerback and linebacker, along with serving as the punter and kick returner during his career.

He wrestled at 191 pounds and heavyweight, and served as a team co-captain as a senior.

Urban was a member of the 1963 PAC Championship track squad. He competed in the long jump, at 220 and 440 yards, along with participating with the mile relay and 880 relay. Urban earned All-PAC honors in 1963.

He received the Mackenzie Honor Society award as a graduating senior in recognition of his exceptional campus leadership and service to the University. He also received the 1965 WSU award for Athletic Achievement.

Prior to enrolling at WSU, Urban played on the All-Marines (Football) Team which won the Far East Championship.

Urban, an education major, competed for the Michigan Wrestling Club and played semi-pro football before embarking on a 35-year career as a teacher and administrator in the field of Special Education, along with coaching six different high school sports following graduation.