ISHOF receives the Dale Neuburger collection......

The Dale Neuburger Collection

Just recently, ISHOF was lucky enough to receive a large donation of memorabilia from longtime ISHOF friend and former Board Member, Mr. Dale Neuburger.

Neuburger’s collection, that he generously gave to ISHOF, dates to 1982, when Dale was the first manager of the Natatorium in Indianapolis.  Some of the earliest items in Neuburger’s collection are from the 1984 USA Swimming Olympic Trials that were held at the Natatorium in Indianapolis. 

In addition to managing the Natatorium, Neuburger was on the USA Swimming Board of Directors for 28 years, from 1990 through 2018. Beginning in 1995, Dale was elected Vice President of FINA, Federation Internationale De Natation, a position he held for 25 years.

In his capacity as the VP of FINA, Neuburger travelled to many events around the world including the Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, World Championships, and Aquatic World Championships.

The collection Neuburger donated to ISHOF consists of items from many of these events such as clothing, plush mascots, credentials, programs, medals, gifts, etc.  It is a fabulously complete collection from this time period! ISHOF is so grateful to Mr. Neuburger for his generosity.

Even though Neuburger is retired from swimming now after over thirty plus years of service, he stills finds a way to keep on giving.  We cannot thank you enough Dale!

See pictures of just some of the great items in the Neuburger collection.