| Sport(s): | Men's Basketball |
| Years at DCC: | 1977-1979 |
| Year Inducted: | 2024 |
Doug Frederick was the 2nd ever NJCAA All-American basketball player for Dawson for his accomplishments in the 1978-1979 season. The 6’3” forward played on the perimeter as well as inside. After that great season, Dawson Head Basketball Coach Dennis Perryman said, “Doug was outstanding all season but elevated his status for All-American at the Region IX tournament.” Frederick averaged over 30 points per game in the tournament while leading the Bucs to the championship game against Western Nebraska for the right to go to the National Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas. The Bucs had a 6 point lead at halftime, but ended up losing a close one by 2 points.
Frederick was a major factor in Dawson Community College being ranked #18 in the nation and winning both the Mon-Dak Conference and Empire Conference Championships during that season. He was an All-Region IX selection and a 3rd Team NJCAA All-American selection.
Frederick averaged 18.5 points per game. He made 78 percent of his free throws and was third on the team in rebounding average. Frederick distinguished himself as a jumper with exceptional quickness. These two qualities enabled him to lead the Bucs to a school record 31-5 season.
Coach Perryman once said, “Frederick was extremely consistent, played solid in every game, and his outstanding play on both ends inspired his teammates to become better players. He made everyone around him better.”
Frederick hails from South Whitley, Indiana. He was inducted into the Whitko High School Hall of Fame. He graduated from The University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota and began his career in Oil and Gas with Shell Oil Company in Glendive, Montana. He became the Director of Engineering and Operations for Kinder Morgan CO2 Company in Houston, Texas. Frederick was the keynote speaker during the grand opening of the Toepke Center.
Doug is married to Claudia Kron of Glendive and they reside in Montgomery, Texas. They recently celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary. They have 3 children and 6 grandchildren.