Buck Hiles
Buck Hiles 
Full Name:  Joseph W. Hiles
   School:  Bass High School in Atlanta, Georgia


FSU Career
Swimming & Diving
Year  Pos     Hgt  Wgt  Cl  Ltr  Hometown
58-59 FS-FL   5-10 155  So   *   Atlanta, GA                     
59-60 FS      5-10 167  Jr   *   Atlanta, GA                     
60-61 FS      5-11 170  Sr   *   Atlanta, GA


Awards
Swimming & Diving
Year  Award
1959  NCAA Championships - 440-Yard Freestyle (6th)
1961  NCAA Championships - 100-Yard Butterfly (6th)
Elected into the FSU Hall of Fame in 1980
In the late fifties, Bucky Hiles came from Atlanta, Georgia, to star for legendary Coach Bim Stults' Seminole swimming team. In 1959, he was an All-American in the 440 freestyle, and in 1961 he again gained All-American recognition, this time in the 100-yard butterfly. Hiles was the first Seminole swimmer to earn All-American status in two different strokes. At one time, he held school records in seven different events. He was chosen the university's Athlete of the Year in 1961. One of the most versatile swimmers in Seminole history, Bucky Hiles' performances earned national recognition for Florida State University.

Following his FSU career Buck was the Assistant Swimming Coach at The U.S> Military Academy at West Point and a member of the Militay Olympic teams of 1962 (Paris) and 1963 (Barcelona). His teams won the Medley Relay in Paris and the 800-Meter Freestyle Relay in Barcelona.



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