Chadron State College Athletics

Although Winchell lived in Chadron as a youth, he graduated from Rapid City Central, where he was one of South Dakota’s outstanding all-around athletes. He excelled in both football and baseball at Chadron State.
He was a regular at quarterback all four years for the Eagles, often sharing playing time with fellow Hall-of-Famer Tim Turman.  Early in their careers, they alternated on every play. During a game at Wayne State in 1970 when Turman was injured, Winchell became the first CSC quarterback to throw five touchdown passes. He completed 21 of 37 passes for 352 yards during the 34-20 victory.
Winchell earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degree from Chadron State. He and his wife, Kathy, a Chadron native, have owned an embroidery business in Norfolk for more than 25 years.  Many of their products are worn by athletes.