Richard F. Raklovits

I just found out that coach passed away in Nov. I hope I did but if not I would like to tell the family that I was very lucky to play for him. He was a great man and after talking to many college athletes I realized how lucky I was to play for him. He treated us like we were his sons (for the most part). Dave Hudson #34 (66-68) My favorite Rocky story was during my sophomore season 1966, I was very lucky to have 5 interceptions after 4 or 5 games. He made my hat size go down several...

I could fill a book with all of my Rocky stories; even though he was not my position coach.

I always left with a smile after being around "Rocky".

I just heard of Rocky's passing. Words cannot describe how much of an impact he made on my life when we moved, sight unseen, from Nebraska to a town called Kalamazoo. He embraced us a friend, always with a smile and a great laugh. Days with him on a golf course will never be forgotten. His legacy is that of a "good man!"

I also played for Coach R. at K-College. Sorry to hear about his passing. Godspeed Coach Raky! Mike Rose

Our sincerest condolences to the Raklovits family.

"Rocky" was a good coach-teacher and a man who was always a joy to be around.

Great memories with "Rocky" on the many trips over the years to distant opponents. Winner or loser on the way home he was always optimistic and with a great sense of humor. Our sincere sympathies to Nancy and family. Sterling and Betty Breed, Pinehurst, NC

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

A true Hall of Famer !! I could make big $$ telling my Rocky Stories. If you don't smile when you think of him you are in a coma.
Coach Mike Taylor - Muskegon

I played for coach while at K College in the early 1980's. He was a great coach and always had a great stories to entertain us.