Ken Hosterman (November 22, 1924 – April 7, 2005) was the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions men's soccer team from 1953 to 1967.
[3] Hosterman served as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II in the 455th Bombardment Group.
[9] During his 15-season tenure as head coach of the Nittany Lions Hosterman recorded 72 wins, 60 losses and 5 ties.
[2] Between 1950 and 1989, Hosterman served as an assistant professor in physical education at Penn State and was the athletic program's ticket manager between 1972 and 1976.
He served as a U.S. Army Air Corps 2nd lieutenant in the 455th Bombardment Group,[4] flying 35 missions as a navigator in the Cerignola region of Italy from October 1944 to June 1945.