Art Shurlock (2005) - Hall of Fame

Art Shurlock

Induction:
2005

Long-time successful head coach of the UCLA men's gymnastics program, Shurlock led the Bruins to a pair of NCAA team titles and an overall record of 332-128 (.721) in 30 years of service (1965-94). Shurlock's impressive resume includes guiding the Bruins to 10 straight conference titles and 14 straight NCAA appearances, including NCAA titles in 1984 and 1987. Shurlock was named conference Coach of the Year eight times and was named NCAA Coach of the Year twice. Shurlock guided 16 athletes to 25 NCAA individual titles and also coached 30 athletes to a total of 117 All-America awards. In his career, Shurlock coached 10 Olympians, including UCLA standouts Peter Vidmar, Tim Daggett and Mitch Gaylord who earned four gold, two silver and three bronze medals. Prior to his coaching career, Shurlock was an eight-time All-American competing for Cal, winning the 1959 NCAA pommel horse competition. He also finished second in the NCAA All-Around competition in 1959 and '60. In 1963, Shurlock won the USGF all-around title. He was selected to the 1964 Olympic team and finished 10th on the pommel horse. In 1985, he was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame and he is also a member of the Cal Athletics Hall of Fame.