Considered by many to be the greatest athlete in the history of Wheeling High School, Jack Bastable made many contributions to the Wheeling athletic program. In 1967 and 1968, Jack was named to the Mid Suburban League All Conference Team in football and baseball, and to the All State Football Team in 1967 and 1968. He was named to the Mid Suburban League All Conference Team in basketball in 1968, and was a member of the 1968-69 I.H.S.A. Regional Basketball Championship Team.