Mary Jo Wynn, the first director of women’s athletics at Missouri State, died Tuesday afternoon, Missouri State announced. She was 87.
Wynn graduated from Missouri State in 1953. She was named director of women’s athletics in 1975. From coaching the volleyball and tennis programs in 1958, she saw nine additional women’s programs added to Missouri State.
The leading trailblazer/legacy/legend of women’s athletics @MissouriState passed away today. I so enjoyed interacting w/ Mary Jo Wynn during my time in this office. She will be missed by me and all who love the #MSUBears.