Hall of Fame
Manes played both football and basketball for the Tomcats from 1955 to 1958 and was named the College’s Student-Athlete of the Year as a senior. Manes took over as the head basketball coach in 1960, serving in that capacity until 1975. He was named the Small College Coach of the Year by the Pittsburgh Basketball Writers following the 1967-1968 season. In 1970, Manes helped the Tomcat basketball team to a share of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) title with an 11-6 overall mark. He also coached Thiel's track & field teams from 1959-89. Manes was instrumental in the formation of the Thiel Athletic Hall of Fame and served as the College’s Director of Athletics from 1978 to 1981.
