Milton “Dubby” Holt – Idaho State, Track & Field/Administrator, 1963-79
The late Milton “Dubby” Holt, an Idaho State legend and the architect of Holt Arena, served as the Bengals’ track and field coach and athletic director for 18 years. After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, Holt joined the Idaho State before leading the Bengals to 13 track and field conference championships during his tenure. In 1967, his first year as athletic director, the decision was to build the first domed football stadium on a college campus. Originally named the ASISU Minidome, it opened in September 1970 and was renamed Holt Arena in 1988 to honor the man who conceived of it, and then oversaw its construction. Holt retired in 1979 and was inducted into the Idaho Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.