Hall of Fame
The first 1,000-yard rusher in the history of West Liberty football, Ed Christian was one of the top running backs in the West Virginia Conference during the mid-1990s. Christian came to the hilltop in 1992 after a stellar career at Cadiz (Ohio) High School and made history as a junior when he posted the first 1,000-yard rushing season in Hilltopper history. His 242 carries and 1,015 rushing yards established school records that stood for nearly a decade.
A 2-time All-WVIAC selection and a Preseason All-American heading into his senior year, Christian was also the first West Liberty back to post multiple 200-yard rushing games. He graduated as the school record-holder for single-season and career rushing yards and single-season carries.
At the time of his induction, Christian was well into his second decade as a small business owner in the fitness industry. He also worked as a life coach, teaching personal development and leadership values.
