Temple University Athletics
Former Temple Coach Malcolm “Mac” Strow Passed Away
10.11.17 | Men's Golf
PHILADELPHIA – Temple University mourns the passing of former men's golf head coach and football assistant coach Malcolm "Mac" Strow. He passed away on October 2 at the Fredericka Manor Care Center in Chula Vista, Calif. at the age of 98.
"Coach Strow was more than a coach, he was a friend and mentor," said former Temple golf coach John MacDonald. "During my time playing for coach he made sure we were treated well. Oak Terrace Country Club was our home course. He would try to help us all get better.
He sure spent hours trying to cure my hook, I can still see him shaking his head with and saying, no! no! He was fun to be around. He let folks know just how he felt about things with no filters. We always had golf balls, team shirts and a good meal after matches filled with stories of the days round. We all had fun playing for him."
Born in Wilmington, Ohio to Carl and Lena Strow on March 19, 1917, Mr. Strow grew up on the family farm in Waterloo, Ind. with brothers Thomas, Henry and Robert. He graduated high school in Ada where he was the first all-state football player ever. He earned a degree from the University of Tulsa, where he also played football. He was inducted into the University of Tulsa's Hall of Fame in football in recognition of his team winning the 1941 Sun Bowl. He also ran track and played basketball and tennis at the school.
Mr. Strow arrived at Temple University in 1949 and served as the Owls assistant football coach for a decade. He also was an assistant professor in the department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation for the University. An avid golfer, in 1956, he added the duties of head golf coach. During his 15 years at helm of the program, Temple golf consistently produced winning programs. In his final six seasons, Temple posted a 62-27 mark, including the 1968 MAC championship.
Mr. Strow retired from Temple in the early 1970s due to an abscess tooth that spread to his brain. Despite this medical setback, he learned to walk with a brace and golf with the use of only one arm. He later moved to San Diego and taught others, some with disabilities, to golf.
Mr. Strow lived over 40 years with his paralysis, and led a full life. He was a veteran of WWII and served in the Army in Italy. He was a member of Chula Vista Presbyterian Church and had lived in Fredericka Manor in Chula Vista for over 20 years.
Mr. Strow was preceded in death by his wife Leonore Strow and his brothers.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 on Nov 3rd at Ft. Rosecrans Cemetery in San Diego and will be officiated by the Chula Vista Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Community Mortuary in Chula Vista.
"Coach Strow was more than a coach, he was a friend and mentor," said former Temple golf coach John MacDonald. "During my time playing for coach he made sure we were treated well. Oak Terrace Country Club was our home course. He would try to help us all get better.
He sure spent hours trying to cure my hook, I can still see him shaking his head with and saying, no! no! He was fun to be around. He let folks know just how he felt about things with no filters. We always had golf balls, team shirts and a good meal after matches filled with stories of the days round. We all had fun playing for him."
Born in Wilmington, Ohio to Carl and Lena Strow on March 19, 1917, Mr. Strow grew up on the family farm in Waterloo, Ind. with brothers Thomas, Henry and Robert. He graduated high school in Ada where he was the first all-state football player ever. He earned a degree from the University of Tulsa, where he also played football. He was inducted into the University of Tulsa's Hall of Fame in football in recognition of his team winning the 1941 Sun Bowl. He also ran track and played basketball and tennis at the school.
Mr. Strow arrived at Temple University in 1949 and served as the Owls assistant football coach for a decade. He also was an assistant professor in the department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation for the University. An avid golfer, in 1956, he added the duties of head golf coach. During his 15 years at helm of the program, Temple golf consistently produced winning programs. In his final six seasons, Temple posted a 62-27 mark, including the 1968 MAC championship.
Mr. Strow retired from Temple in the early 1970s due to an abscess tooth that spread to his brain. Despite this medical setback, he learned to walk with a brace and golf with the use of only one arm. He later moved to San Diego and taught others, some with disabilities, to golf.
Mr. Strow lived over 40 years with his paralysis, and led a full life. He was a veteran of WWII and served in the Army in Italy. He was a member of Chula Vista Presbyterian Church and had lived in Fredericka Manor in Chula Vista for over 20 years.
Mr. Strow was preceded in death by his wife Leonore Strow and his brothers.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 on Nov 3rd at Ft. Rosecrans Cemetery in San Diego and will be officiated by the Chula Vista Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Community Mortuary in Chula Vista.
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