John David "Dave" Kellogg, former Air Force Academy sports information director (retired) who is a member of the CSC Hall of Fame Class of 2010, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at the age of 78.
Dave Kellogg was inducted into the CSC (formerly CoSIDA) Hall of Fame during the 2009 convention in San Antonio, Texas, at the Marriott Rivercenter. He was a Veterans Committee Hall of Fame inductee.
Veterans Committee Hall of Fame inductees represent former sports information professionals of distinction from the past whose professional and personal deeds and accomplishments helped make possible the stature of the sports information profession today.
Kellogg served the sports information profession with distinction at two universities. Always ahead of his time, he began his career at the University of Idaho in 1977-85, where he computerized the operation of the office to include word processing, desktop publishing and statistics; something other communications offices didn't even think about doing for another decade.
He moved to the Air Force Academy in 1985, and served as the sports information director for the 27-sport program until 2001. As a member of the senior staff, Kellogg was responsible for all media relations, crisis communications, community relations, internal communications and branding. He computerized the office to include desktop publishing, converted from traditional photography to digital, and headed one of the first sports information departments to embrace the World Wide Web.
Kellogg was an active member of CSC, often presenting the latest in technological applications for sports information at the annual workshop. He also served several years as chair of the District VII (CoSIDA) Committee on Committees.
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Dave Kellogg: College Sports Communicators Hall of Fame (Induction: 2010)
John David Kellogg Obituary
via Moscow-Pullman Daily News
Sports fans, Heaven gained a legendary stats-keeper, storyteller and all-around sports enthusiast as Dave Kellogg, our beloved sports information director, checked out of the game for the final time on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at the age of 78. Dave didn't just record the stories — he was the story. With a passion for capturing the excitement of every game, Dave meticulously tracked stats, crafted game recaps and highlighted player achievements, bringing sports moments to life for fans and athletes alike. Many of you knew Dave as "Logjam" "Moosebreath" or just plain "Logg." It's time for us to tell his story, straight from the press box.
John David Kellogg was born on April 25, 1946, to Betty and Jim Kellogg in Hornell, N.Y. The family eventually moved to Tucson, Ariz., where Dave graduated from Rincon High School. After high school, Dave's next stop was the U.S. Navy where he was stationed in the Philippines and Vietnam. Dave served our country between 1964 and 1966 and was a part of the military intelligence. He then attended and graduated from the University of Arizona. Dave worked at the Tucson Daily Citizen and the Arizona Daily Star before he landed a job at the University of Idaho as the sports information director, where he worked for eight years. He continued his sports information journey at the Air Force Academy and later retired as a Falcon in 2012. During his career, Dave computerized the Idaho athletic department, created the Air Force Academy Hall of Excellence and was inducted into the CSC Hall of Fame.
Dave loved all things sports. Whether he was watching football, golf or even a basketball game here or there, he enjoyed it all. He'd often FaceTime his buddies to discuss sports and life, or just to check in with them. Dave's infectious belly laugh spread like wildfire. We will all miss his big smile that filled up the room.
Dave is survived by his wife of 38 years, Meredith Kellogg, son Clayton Kellogg (Lisa), of Bend, Ore., daughter Wendy Thompson (Bryan), two grandchildren, Hayden and Kennedy, of Moscow, his sister Mary Kellogg, of Tucson, and his mother-in-law Barbara Turner, of Sisters, Ore., who will all carry on his legacy of humor, warmth and boundless enthusiasm for life and sports. Dave was preceded in death by his mom, dad, his two brothers, Jim and Dan, and his father-in-law, John.
At Dave's request, there will be no services. A celebration of life will be held later, with details to be announced.
He was a true hall of famer in the game of life. Dave, we will all keep telling your stories, quoting your bad jokes and remembering your impact, both on and off the field. We know the view up there is second to none.